SA Golf Trader - May/June 2013

SAGT may web covers_Layout 1 2013/05/10 8:32 AM Page 1

SAGT may web covers_Layout 1 2013/05/10 8:32 AM Page 2

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 1

CONTENTS PAGE

On the cover St Francis Links, the Jack Nicklaus masterpiece in St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape. When asked if he had said that St Francis Links was the best course that he had ever done Mr Nicklaus responded“I did not say that; I said it may be the best course I've ever seen. That's different.

That's better than the best I've ever done”. Find out more about golf in St Francis bay on page 38.

SA Golf Trader is published bi-monthly

by SA Golf Trader cc. Reg. No. 2004/063586/23 66 Hoylake Drive Durban North, 4051 For all enquiries please contact: Office 086 101 9005 Louis Naude 083 293 0220 Neville Bellairs 082 705 8764 Fax 086 694 2185 E mail info@sagt.co.za

SA’s Leading FREE Golf Products & Services Magazine

S PE C I AL FE AT U R E S A visit to San Lameer St Francis Links, a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece Golf travel insights 2013 Ashleigh Simon on the road to recovery Celebrity golfer profile – Ferdinand Rabie

9 38 70 84 90

R E G U L AR S HEALTH & LIFESTYLE News from the PGA Trivia quiz Golfing Gals Letters to the Editor

2 2 3 6 12

TUITION & INSTRUCTION 14 Know your rules Advanced players series Kuier saam met Cruse Golf tips

14 16 18 20

AFFORDABLE GOLF

23

RESULTS & RANKINGS

46

EVENTS CALENDAR

48

AMATEUR NEWS

68

KIDS STUFF

77

CARTS & TROLLEYS

81

ON TOUR WITH TANDI

82

GREENKEEPING

87

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

92

Classifieds SA Golf Trader directory Laugh out loud

92 94 96

DISCLAIMER: Whilst we take every reasonable precaution to deal only with ethical and honest advertisers, neither SA Golf Trader cc, nor it’s editor, publisher, agent or employees are responsible for any loss, harm or damage arising out of or contributed to by as a result of any transaction entered into pursuant to any advert, advertorial or classified appearing in this magazine. SA Golf Trader cc reserves the right to vary, alter or omit any advertisement, and will not be held liable for any failure to publish an advertisement or for any errors whatsoever.

COPYRIGHT: All intellectual property rights (including, without limitations, copyrights, patents, registered design, design rights, trade and service marks and rights to apply for and of the foregoing) whatever and whatsoever subsisting in and ideas or information or in, or to any service, invention, goods or work (including, without limitation, drawings, sketches, artwork, typography and photographs) devised, made, acquired, created or written by or for SA Golf Trader cc (whether or not in connection with any contract with the advertiser) shall be and remain the absolute property of SA Golf Trader cc. The advertiser undertakes that it will not reproduce or authorize or procure any other person to reproduce any of the said artwork, typography, photographs or other works. The advertiser hereby assigns all its rights (if any) in and to the said intellectual property rights to SA Golf Trader cc. Neither the advertiser nor any other person shall have any license or other rights whatsoever under or in respect of the said intellectual property rights.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

1

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 2

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

PGA NEWS

Pros, ammies and kids love Soweto Golf Cup

22 PGA of South Africa and 5 invited Sunshine Tour professionals teed it up in the pro am on Thursday under cold and windy conditions. Local businessmen, club members and dignitaries including 87 year old struggle veteran Andrew Mlangeni who gave a wonderful prizegiving Speech also participated.

With the assistance of co-sponsors City of Joburg the course was presented in its best condition.

22 PGA of South Africa and 5 invited Sunshine Tour professionals teed it up in the pro am on Thursday under cold and windy conditions.

We spoke to Nethunzwi who said after he made birdie on 4 he was filled with a wonderful feeling of confidence and knew he was going to “go deep.

He then birdied 5 and 9 and made 4 birdies on the trot on 12,13,14 and 15 on the back nine.

Local businessmen, club members and dignitaries including 87 year old struggle veteran Andrew Mlangeni who gave a wonderful prizegiving speech.

“ It means a lot to me to win at home in front of my home crowd. My parents sister and cousin were there and the Soweto club members were also supporting me. It really was great to win at home.”

After 2 rounds Jannie Botha was leading the field on level par 140 with Michael du Toit 1 shot back.

In perfect conditions on day 3 Travis Frazer brought in a 66 and Heinrich Bruiners showed he is returning to form with a 65 but it was all Musiwalo Nethunzwi who came storming through the field with a 6 under par 64 to take the tournament by 2 strokes from Bruiners.

PGA pros also coached 100 juniors in a Grow Golf zone. Using the successful formula from the Grow Golf Zone at the Telkom PGA Championships a series of fun athletic challenges that aim to teach the kids fundamental skills were set up.

Nethunzi with the trophy

2

Kids also had a quick swing session in the nets and 3 holes of mini golf and were taken onto the course to see the big boys in action.

PGA coach Scott Gillespie and Grow Golf Association coach Shantilal Rhamjee watch the kids having fun on the agility ladder

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 3

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Congratulations to Nigel Reynolds our winner of the Trivia Quiz Mar/Apr edition.

1. Between 1964 and 1970, this golfer won 27 tournaments on the PGA Tour — two more than Nicklaus and six more than Palmer and Player combined, during that time period. He is considered the best putter of his era by many, who is he? a) Ken Venturi b) George Bayer c) Billy Casper 2. A golfer who wins the Masters Tournament multiple times uses the same green jacket awarded upon his initial win (unless he needs to be re-fitted with a new green jacket). a) True b) False 3. a) b) c)

Ian Woosnam was born where?

Scotland Wales England

6. At the 2009 Open Championship, who scored what is believed to be only the eighth albatross in the competition's history? a) Stewart Cink b) Tom Watson c) Paul Lawrie 7. Whose first big win came at the age of 13 in a 2000 Australian Masters junior event on the Gold Coast where he won with scores of 87, 78, 76 and 76? a) Jason Day b) Adam Scott c) Adam Groom 8. Who is credited with saying "My philosophy as a teacher is to teach my students to become their own best teacher by getting them to understand the flight of the golf ball and how it relates to the swing, with emphasis on swinging the golf club on their own correct swing plane”? a) David Leadbetter b) Harvey Penick c) Hank Haney

4. The BMW PGA Championship is played each May over which course at the Wentworth Club in Surrey, England? a) West b) East c) Edinburgh

9. David Pelz the American golf coach is known for his expertise and published writing on which aspect of the game? a) The short game b) The drive c) The mental side

5. The DP World Tour Championship, Dubai was held for the first time in November of which year? a) 2007 b) 2008 c) 2009

10. Who suffered from scoliosis, which was diagnosed at age 11 and treated by a spinal fusion when she was in high school? a) Inbee Park b) Caroline Headwall c) Stacy Lewis

1.

2.

3.

4.

The first correct entry drawn will be declared the winner. The draw will take place on the 10th of June 2013.

The Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence either in terms of the questions, answers or winner will be entered into.

The answers to the questions and the name of the winner will be published on the quiz page in the following issue.

Results and answers will be published in the next edition of SA Golf Trader.

1.

2.

Choose one of the answers for each question.

Send the 10 letters of your chosen answers in sequence via email to info@sagt.co.za Or Fax your chosen answer letters to 086 694 2185

Instructions:

ANSWERS TO THE MAR/APR EDITION 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.C May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

3

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 4

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 5

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 6

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Vote for your favourite Golfing Gal and she could win R25 000 worth of exciting prizes.

If you would like to see Charnay win then Email: SAGT MAY/JUNE to info@sagt.co.za.

Terms and conditions apply

1. Name: Charnay Williams.

2. What is your handicap?

My handicap is 14.

3. How long have you been playing golf?

I have been playing golf for two and a half years.

4. Do you receive coaching?

Yes, I receive coaching from Roger Wessels and Carlo Kok. 5. Who is your favourite golfer?

My favourite golfer is Yani Tseng, because she is the youngest player ever to win five majors. So she achieved all her success despite the fact that she is young.

6. What other sports do you do?

I do athletics as well.

7. Which is your favourite golf course? My favourite golf course is Fancourt, Montagu.

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 7

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

8. Have you ever done anything naughty on the golf course?

The golf course is the one place where I don’t do anything naughty, but I did fall in a lake once while trying to reach for my ball (quite embarrassing).

9. Money being no objective, what would your top three purchases be?

My top 3 purchases would be a house for my family, an island and then my third choice would be the chance to sponsor another young girl here in George who has the love for golf.

10. What sort of music do you listen to?

I listen to RnB and hip hop music.

11. What is your definition of success?

Success is when you have reached your own goals and dreams. It does not necessarily mean having a lot of money.

12. Do you have any superstitions?

No I do not have any superstitions but I do believe in luck.

13. What do you hope to achieve in the coming years?

I hope to become one of South Africa’s best lady golfers.

Season Five If you would like to be considered as a SA Golf Trader “Golfing Gal” please submit three colour photo’s of yourself on the golf course and one photo of your choice to neville@sagolftrader.co.za.

One girl per edition will be chosen by us (the editors decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into).

The winner will be the girl who receives the most emails. The competition will be over six editions and closes on 31/08/2013.

If you are selected by us you will have to answer the questions that SA Golf Trader puts to you.

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 8

SPECIAL FEATURE

Kudos to San Lameer San Lameer, one of South Africa’s very first Golfing Estates experienced some turbulent times in the recent past and a succession of gaffes meant that they had to replace their greens. Renowned golf course designer Peter Matkovich whose first appointment was San Lameer back in 1990 was tasked with replacing the greens and getting the course back to its former glory.

The course was reopened earlier this year and Louis & I were recently fortunate enough to be invited to experience the golf course and to have a look at exactly what San Lameer offers the discerning golfer and holiday maker.

S

ituated on the beautiful KwaZulu Natal South Coast with its sub-tropical climate, San Lameer is on the southern side of Southbroom. Roughly 700km from Johannesburg (via Scottburgh), 144km from Durban and 180km from King Shaka airport, it is a 169 hectare nature conservancy, landscaped with 620 privately owned luxury villas surrounding the demanding 18 hole golf course, and a world class hotel. The Estate leads onto the pristine Marina beach which has blue flag status.

The golf course San Lameer was already an established resort before they decided to build the golf course. The course then had to fit in between the villas and sensitive indigenous forest in a low-lying floodplain and as a result many of the greens, tees and fairways were raised and built above the floodplain. Water therefore is abundant in the area and the course is laid out to maximise this and the wetland forest.

Out on the course the reformation of the greens has been outstanding and whilst they will take some time to settle they are likely to become amongst the best in the province.

The life guard hut at Marina beach

Out on the course the reformation of the greens has been outstanding and whilst they will take some time to settle they are likely to become amongst the best in the province. At 6100 meters the course is not the longest but narrow fairways and the aforementioned water means that you have to manage your game carefully.

Meyer Du Toit as new Golf Director brings a passion and energy with him that enhances the overall experience.

Feeling a bit rusty it was decided to hit a few balls at the driving range prior to teeing off. The small, well appointed driving range offers a nice way of warming up and on the way there we happened to see one of the Crowned Eagles that have become such a talking point at San Lameer (see Crowned Eagles below).

8

www.sagolftrader.co.za

Water along the 18th May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 9

SPECIAL FEATURE

The halfway house provides a welcome relief and offers great food at very good prices. Two hearty breakfasts were the order of the day for us which we enjoyed on the veranda overlooking the signature 9th hole.

Louis teeing off on 9

This is a fantastic parklands golf course with a great layout that is set to regain its status as one of the best in the country. A really satisfying day of golf!

Villa rentals During our stay we were accommodated in one of the self catering villas which was absolutely superb.

Fully furnished with everything that you could wish for and looking out onto the course. From studio villas to 4 bed roomed luxury villas there is a choice for everyone and a price to suit all pockets.

The pro-shop is well equipped and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, I feel that San Lameer have done well in appointing Meyer Du Toit as the new Golf Director, he brings a passion and energy with him that enhances your overall golfing experience.

A round of golf is not complete without having a relaxing beer or two afterwards and their Bar Lounge & Terrace offers a relaxing atmosphere where one can meet with friends and enjoy something light to eat.

The luxury Villas

PC on hand to assist

The Peermont Mondazur Hotel & Spa The 4-star Peermont Mondazur Hotel and Spa offers 40 rooms and suites elegantly decorated in contemporary Indonesian style whilst the Camelot Spa offers a variety of treatments that will soothe your fatigued body after golf.

Crowned Eagles As a result of conservation policies inspired by San Lameer CEO Pine Pienaar and implemented under the custodianship of Chief Environmental Officer, Cyril Andrews, San Lameer is a safe home to a wide variety of avian and mammalian species.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

9

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 10

SPECIAL FEATURE

But it is principally the resident breeding pair of Crowned Eagles that has introduced the estate to wildlife observers as far afield as world-renowned raptor authority, Professor William Clark of Texas University.

Regarded as a “threatened” species, breeding pairs of Crowned Eagles in the wild are believed to number only 105 in South Africa at present.

The current pair of raptors took up residence in their San Lameer Pine tree 9 years ago. For the past 5 years they have annually produced a chick and nurtured it to independence. In July and August of 2012 they rebuilt their nest in the same tree but in a fork about 1 meter higher than it had previously been. Over the years the eagles appear to have become totally impervious to both the human and service traffic activity in the area of their nest.

Regarded as a “threatened” species, breeding pairs of Crowned Eagles in the wild are believed to number only 105 in South Africa at present. Increasing deforestation north of our borders has destroyed their natural habitat, driving the birds progressively south. Indigenous cultural myths have also identified Crowned Eagle claws as having medicinal powers, making them targets in rural communities.

Crowned Eagles are second to only the Martial Eagle as the Continent’s apex raptors and are calculated to have a crushing strength of some 800 pounds per square inch in their claws.

Anyone for tennis?

General

Adult Crowned Eagle pair – the larger female on the right

Apart from the above, San Lameer’s guest offerings include; a 9-hole mashie golf course, hiking trails, floodlit tennis courts, squash courts, bowls, children’s play park, paddle boats and canoes, a library, two swimming pools, a catch & release dam; as well as a small supermarket, a clothing store, a take-away facility and the Lagoon and Bar Grill for delicious fresh seafood.

Contact information The Pro-shop (039) 313 5141 Villa Rentals (039) 313 0450 Villa Sales (039) 313 5146 Peermont Mondazur Hotel & Spa (039) 313 0011 Camelot Spa (039) 313 0642 Visit their website; www.sanlameer.co.za 10

proshop@sanlameer.co.za reservations.villaren@sanlameer.co.za slvillasales@telkomsa.net reservations@sl.mondazur.com sanlameer@camelotspa.co.za

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:26 AM Page 11

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 12

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Send us your letters, giving us your views, opinions or articles of interest (max 500 words). The most interesting letter will be published in the next edition of SA golf Trader

WINNING LETTER To the Editor

the tee, the spectators lined up forming two large I have never quite understood the attraction of golf lines that formed a narrow alley. The players then hit as a spectator sport. It seems to take forever for the the ball and it has to travel straight down that alley players to hit the ball, and even then you can’t even on its way to the green. see the ball’s flight or where it lands. However the At that time I mentioned that this seemed terribly big tournaments draw big crowds, even though you dangerous. What if a player should mishit the ball can see only a tiny bit of what is going on. At least slightly to the right or left? It could hit a spectator with other slow games such as cricket, you can see and easily prove fatal. My friends laughed it off and the entire action. I also find it amusing that there said that these were professional players who do not has to be dead silence when a golfer is about to hit do such things. I was not convinced. Even the greata stationary ball, when in tennis the players have to est players in any sport can mess up for all manner hit a ball traveling at around 160km with crowds of reasons, such as an insect going into their eye, an blaring in their ears. unintentional twitch, or because they are distracted Recently I was visiting the home of a friend who, by an unexpected noise. along with some of the other visitors present, plays A couple of thoughts from a non-golfer. golf. The TV was on because they were showing a Regards major championship tournament, so I watched a bit of the game. I saw that when the players hit from Hylton Richardson Dear Hylton You need to get to a tournament quickly, please consult our Events Calendar in the middle of the magazine for an event closest to you. As with any sport watching the live action as opposed to the televised coverage is always so much better. The pleasure that can be derived from walking round a perfectly manicured golf course whilst watching professionals at the top of their game, hitting shots that are almost impossible to imagine is immense. You can easily find the leader board at any stage and hence you are a part of the “entire” action. The atmosphere and the crowd participation make going to a golf tournament as with a cricket match something truly special. A basic understanding of the rules of the game obviously contributes to the enjoyment.

As far as noise is concerned, tennis requires the audience to be quite on serve and with cricket the noise is constant. Full concentration is required on each shot in golf and as such the crowd keeps quite at that time. A sudden distraction would contribute to the player hitting an errant shot and perhaps striking a spectator. It is testament to the behavior of golf spectators then that this happens so infrequently.

Thank you for writing in.

Regards 12

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 13

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

NEWS CLIP

New PGA Captain Takes Office Long-serving PGA Professional Neil Selwyn-Smith has taken on the prestigious role of PGA Captain – following in the footsteps of golf legends Max Faulkner, Sir Henry Cotton and Peter Alliss.

The honour comes as the Birmingham-born professional celebrates a career in the golf industry spanning 50 years. Selwyn-Smith, who was 67 last month lives in Bromsgrove, succeeds Eddie Bullock and is relishing the prospect of taking on the role after spending the last two years as captainelect. “I love the game and it encompasses so much that is good in the human spirit,” said SelwynSmith, who officially took on the two-year role at Friday’s Annual General Meeting at The PGA’s Belfry headquarters at Centenary House. “The last two years as vice captain have been very interesting and I am looking forward to being an ambassador for The PGA and my fellow PGA Professionals.”

May/June 2013

Selwyn-Smith, a PGA Master Professional, began as an assistant professional at Cocks Moor Woods Golf Course, in Birmingham. He spent 15 years at Edgbaston Golf Club, the majority as head professional, where he was among the pioneering professionals to embrace overseas golf trips. He designed Henley-in-Arden Golf Course and latterly ran a successful corporate travel company including annual excursions to The Open Championship. Currently, Selwyn-Smith is a PGA Tutor and also lectures on the Applied Golf Management Studies degree, run jointly by The PGA and University of Birmingham. He is also secretary of the Warwickshire PGA – a role he held many years ago.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

13

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 14

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

14

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 15

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 16

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

Paul Cuningham, PGA Qualified Teaching Professional at Eagle Canyon

Golf Assessment Program for any player aspiring to progress up a level in the game.

Affirmative action towards your golfing success! “We do what we tell ourselves to do, not what others tell us to do!� (Argon Zard)

Affirmations are what you constantly say to yourself about yourself, so be carefully what you say because they might become true. This is done mostly on a subconscious level and you believe these opinions to be the truth about yourself. These beliefs can be self-destructive and defeat the choices that you make. These are known as limiting belief structures and hold you back from what you are potentially capable of achieving.

16

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 17

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

Creating affirmations are about becoming aware of how you talk to yourself. It’s about recognising that often these opinions you have about yourself need to be re-considered. It’s about consciously recreating how you see yourself and how you wish to be in the World. It’s about believing that you can change the way you think; you can be as successful as you wish to be!

Play the golf you really, really can by self affirming. Affirmations are the language of successful effort and must be worked on diligently.

It may take less than a month to change an aspect of your swing but to reprogram your limiting belief structure may take around six months to start showing a positive, consistent change.

Affirmations are key phrases that remind you of who you need to be to deliver your optimum performance.

You determine your actions by what you say!

How you say you are is what you become. Affirmations become self-fulfilling prophecies. Tell yourself a lie often enough and you’ll begin to

believe it! So lie to yourself if you have to about how great and successful you are.

Champions delude their sense of reality under intense pressure and create only the reality they wish to see. You could imagine in any pressured situation being back at your home chipping green or hitting towards your 150 target on the range as opposed to being in the reality of the competitive environment.

Do affirmations in the present infinitive tense.

You don’t even need to believe in them on a conscious level. Speak them out rhythmically and make them catchy. Repeat them regularly and consistently. Tell your close friends and family members what your affirmations are. Say them out loud. Scatter them throughout your daily life.

It is important that you are relaxed and in a clear frame of mind when doing your affirmations.

Where thought flows – matter goes…

The full GAP2SUCCESS program is R3, 300.00 covering all areas of the game holistically.

This includes six one and a half hour sessions designed specifically to peak your performance.

Go onto www.gap2success.co.za for more details or call +27829910110.

S E E I T, F E E L I T, L E T I T G O , WATC H I T & ACC E P T I T !

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

17

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 18

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

Doelwitte is die dryfkrag agter alles wat ’n mens in jou lewe gaan bereik wat buitengewoon of besonders is. In gholf heel moontlik meer as enige ander sport, maar selfs met die wete, is daar niemand wat aan die begin van ’n belowende loopbaan ’n doelwit van 500 toernooie op ’n professionele toer sou stel nie. Andre Cruse het die mylpaal bereik en vertel ons ’n bietjie meer daarvan.

Die nostalgie was in oorvloed toe Andre reggemaak het vir sy eerste bof-hou by die Telkom PGA Kampioenskap vir wat sy 500ste toernooi op die Sonskyn Toer was.

Hy het gesê dat dit nog altyd ’n mylpaal vir hom was en dat dit lekker was om dit te kon bereik.

Hy was bewus van die opkomende mylpaal maar was onseker of hy ooit daar sou kon uitkom.

Die 47 jarige Cruse het al 14 toernooie gewen in ’n ongelooflike 26 jaar op toer. Maar hy erken self dat die mees gedenkwaardige tye nie altyd die oorwinnings was nie.

Andre sê nog altyd dat hy 15 toernooie wou wen, maar hy haak op 14 vas vir die afgelope 13 jaar. Daar is baie herinneringe, soos toe hy verloor het teen Richard Sterne in Zambia. By dieselfde toernooi het hy 2 jaar in ’n ry ’n “hole-in-one” behaal! In 2001 en 2002. Hy het op beide geleenthede ’n motorkar gewen.

Min gholfspelers kon al ’n mylpaal so merkwaardig soos 500 toernooie behaal, en Andre kan net glimlag as hy terugkyk oor die jare op toer.

Die herinneringe sluit 110 top-10 resultate en 3098 voëltjies in, gepaardgaande hiermee was daar ook 100 arende en 24 “holes-in-one”.

Andre het gesê dat hy ’n ongelooflike tyd op die toer gehad het tot dusver. Hy vermoed dat hy die eerste persoon is om 500 toernooie te speel op die Sonskyn Toer. Hy het ook gesê dat hy al lang trane gehuil het, lekker gelag het en groot vreugde ervaar het, en gaan steeds terug vir nog.

Dis in jou bloed en dis hoekom hy by 500 uitgekom het, het hy gesê. Dit het hom ongelooflik baie van homself geleer en hy het ’n diep waardering daarvoor.

En daar was nie ’n beter plek vir die merkwaardige mylpaal om plaas te vind nie. Country Club Johannesburg wat Andre se tuisklub is, en as daar ooit ’n baan was om sy 500ste toernooi te speel, was Woodmead die een.

18

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 19

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

Hy het gesê dat dit verseker meer spesiaal voel om dit op sy tuisbaan te kon behaal, maar dat hy dit nie so beplan het nie. Dit was bloot net ’n welkome wending van die noodlot danksy ’n gebreekte toon. Ten spyte van sy roemvolle loopbaan tot op hede het Andre ook gesê dat hy uitsien na nog ’n paar jaar op toer voor hy finaal sy stokke sal ophang. "Ek het wonderlikke mense en borge wat tans betrokke is met my en ek is hul ambassadeur en speel ook gholf met hul kliënte, hulle weet wie hul is – duisend dankies aan ieder en elk. Ek het wonderlikke mense ontmoet deur gholf en ek is baie dankbaar daarvoor. Ek kon my droom voluit leef", het Andre gesê.

Hy het ook gesê dat hy besef dat dinge in ’n mens se lewe verander, maar hy kan nie verby die feit kyk dat hy lief is vir die spel nie, en wanneer mens lief is vir iets kan jy dit nie net laat gaan nie. Hy sou graag die spel 15 jaar terug al laat vaar het as hy kon want dit is ’n spel wat ’n mens kan irriteer en wat ’n mens kan haat vir ’n oomblik of twee, maar dan staan hy weer die volgende oggend op en kan nie wag om weer uit te gaan en sy passie te gaan uitleef nie. Hy is tans besig met Voorgee (gholfprogram op Kyknet), in hul 4de seisoen wat die 3de Junie begin uitsaai. In die eerste episode spring hy uit ’n vliegtuig uit, so moenie vergeet om in te skakel nie. Hy doen ook TV werk (wat hy terdeë geniet) vir die Pro Shop wat op Super Golf wys vanaf April af. Hy sê ook hy kan nie wag vir die Seniors Toer oor 3jaar nie. Hy voeg wel by dat hy nog nie 47 voel nie, net as een van die jong knapies die bal 80meter verby hom slaan, dan besef hy sy ouderdom haal hom in:-) Ons almal hier by SA Golf Trader wil vir Andre ’n groot dankie sê vir Kuier Saam met Cruse oor die afgelope 5 jaar en sien baie uit na al die artikels wat voorlê. Ons wens hom alle sukses toe vir die toekoms en ons hoop daardie 15de wen is om die draai.

Ek hoor graag van julle by: andrecruse@worldonline.co.za of Cell: 082 990 7156.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

19

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 20

TUITION SPECIAL & INSTRUCTION FEATURE

Leverage – make it effective By: Roger Wessels and Jan Fourie (Biokineticist) Using levers (in this case your arms) and creating leverage is how speed is generated in the golf club but understanding how to make leverage effective allows one to control distance, particularly when chipping.

Roger Wessels – Golf Director KeNako Golf & Sports Academy

Too much or too little leverage (wrist cock) in the backswing has an effect on the natural flow of the clubhead through the impact area which can lead to a poor strike, poor distance control and difficulty controlling ball flight.

Have a look at the pictures as an example where in picture 1 too much leverage has been created for a chip of 15 metres which can result in deceleration through impact causing duffs, thin shots and the occasional decent shot. The example in picture 2 shows there is too little leverage for a distance of 30 metres resulting in compensations made by inefficient body movements through the impact area again leading to inconsistent results.

There are 3 planes of human motion: 1. Saggital Plane: Forward and backward, like bending from the hips.

2. Frontal Plane: Side-to-side, like sliding the hips from right to left.

3. Transverse Plane: Rotational, like swinging a golf club or baseball bat.

20

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 21

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

From the above, you can see that movements in a good golf swing take place mostly in the Transverse Plane. There will be some movement of the hips from right to left to transfer body weight – for a right handed golfer - but power is generated through rotation of the hips and torso. In rotational movements the speed of movement is determined by the amount of power generated at the centre (core) and the distance of the moving object from the centre.

The mechanics are different when hitting long versus chipping. In chipping there is much less influence from the hips and leverage is controlled more through what the wrists are doing. By cocking the wrists one creates more leverage, requiring more power and acceleration to bring the club head to make good contact with the ball at impact. At point of impact the club head speed will be greater than when swinging with the same power but a straight wrist. In order to control your chipping distance and be consistent, a golfer must therefore be aware of the wrist position throughout the swing.

Try the following. Head out to your practice chipping green and hit a few balls, with no wrist cock in the backswing, with the intention of landing the ball 20 metres away. Then gradually introduce a little wrist cock until you discover how much wrist cock you need to comfortably land the ball 20 metres away. You will find your rhythm and contact improving with a little practice and your results will become more predictable.

I love this game!!

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

21

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 22

TUITION & INSTRUCTION NEWS CLIP

THE NEW CRAZE The River Club has created what people are calling “The new craze.” By not only offering the golfer an outlet to come and unwind, relax and work on their golf games, they have opened their lushes practice facilities and short golf course to a whole new type of golfer.

No longer do your conferences and meetings need to be long and spirit draining! Book your next conference at the River Club and make sure to include and choose from a wide variety of golfing options to punch that spirit and enthusiasm right back into your day.

For more information on these fun, interactive and exciting options, make sure to go to their website at www.riverclub.co.za and make your booking.

Best golfer of the day is a thing of the past – let us see who the worst is!

22

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 23

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GAUTENG

East Rand golfers shine on Glacier Junior Series Renowned South African businessman Larry Nestadt and his 90-year-old father shared a lifetime of golf memories as they drove to Benoni Country Club for the Larry Nestadt Tournament on the Glacier by Sanlam Junior Series. The tournament was the first in Gauteng on this year’s series, which features 25 events played nationwide. And a total of 83 junior golfers travelled to the East Rand to tee it up and try and qualify for the National Finals later this year. In the A Division, Modderfontein’s Marco Hugo Steyn won by two strokes with a score of 69, which remains the joint lowest score recorded in this division on the series this year.

But the true value for the juniors on the day was seeing Nestadt, who was born in Benoni and went on to become one of the founders of Investec Bank and his father speak about the longevity that golf can offer. Nestadt is one of several industry benefactors on this year’s Glacier Junior Series who have channelled their passion for the game into supporting junior golf.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

23

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 24

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GAUTENG

24

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 25

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 26

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GAUTENG

26

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 27

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 28

AFFORDABLE GOLF – WESTERN CAPE

Christiaan Bezuidenhout takes the WP Stroke Play Final 24 April 2013 - Christiaan Bezuidenhout made a couple of clutch putts to clinch the WP Stroke Play on the 4th play-off hole to defeat the country's top player, Haydn Porteous.

Bezuidenhout took the third round lead with an amazing round of 63 and along with Porteous and NJ Arnoldi made sure it would be a 3 player shootout for the title. The opening nine saw Bezuidenhout and Arnoldi reach 14-under-par while Porteous made a number of errors to trail by 2 shots.

Arnoldi took the lead in the final nine before a couple of dropped shots from nowhere saw him trail Bezuidenhout. Porteous got going with impressive birdies on 12 and 13 - both he and Arnoldi trailed Bezuidenhout by a stroke playing the final hole - the par 5, 18th. Both Arnoldi and Bezuidenhout hit poor drives, leading to bogeys, while Porteous could not up and down leaving him tied with Bezuidenhout on 14-under-par, 274.

The play-off commenced on the 10th where Bezuidenhout missed a 10-foot putt for the title. On the second hole (18th) Bezuidenhout made a great putt for birdie to keep the play-off going. After both parred the 3rd hole it was off to the 18th again in fading light. Bezuidenhout hit his second over the green while Porteous ended in the hazard left but was just playable. Both players did well to get their shots to around 10 feet but Bezuidenhout held while Porteous touched the hole but stayed out.

28

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 29

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

Mossel Bay The Garden Route’s mild climate and the spectacular coastal scenery make this unique stretch of South Africa, a golfer's paradise.

The Garden Route offers a golfing experience comparable with the very best in the world - for example, Pinnacle Point Golf Course, perched atop staggering cliffs along the dramatic coastline near Mossel Bay, was selected as one of the World's Top 10 Best New Courses for 2006 - the first time, in the history of golf, that a South African Golf course was selected.

Fancourt Country Club Estate (situated in George), is consistently ranked in the Top 10 of South Africa's Golf Courses. Mossel Bay’s Golf Course is an 18-hole links course which has just recently been remodelled and upgraded and is situated above a peninsular that juts out into the Indian Ocean with terrain that is densely vegetated and undulating.

Mossel Bay offers a wide range of historic architecture, the arrival of Bartholomew Diaz in 1488 was witnessed by the Khoi-San. A life Size replica of his magnificent ship “Caravel” can be viewed at the Maritime Museum Complex, which includes the Shell, and the world famous Post Office Tree which is a treat to view. Various art and craft shops, curio and speciality shops can be found in Mossel Bay. The start of the St Blaize walking trail is at The Point Hotel and will lead you on the 30m contour path, 15km to Dana Bay waves breaking on the rocks below. Panoramic sea views with a constant view of waves breaking on the rocks will accompany you on your five hour walk.

The Khoi-San Cave is the home of ancient inhabitants. Artefacts have been discovered that date back 80 000 years or more. The St Blaize Lighthouse (situated in very close proximity to The Point Hotel) was erected in 1864. To date it is one of only two lighthouses on the South African coastline manned 24hours daily.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

29

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 30

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

Excavations in the Pinnacle Point Caves.

Courtesy SACP4 (Curtis Marean, ASU)

Pinnacle Point: the Pinnacle Point Caves are visible in the shadows to the left of the club house.

Well, not exactly – but Mossel Bay’s Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort is currently celebrating two important milestones: the caves in the cliffs below the clubhouse have recently been declared a Provincial Heritage Site (that’s where the 164,000 years comes in); and the club’s been recognised as one of the ‘Best of the Best’ in Compleat Golfer’s 2012 5-Star Golf Experience Awards.

“The Pinnacle Point Caves have revealed the earliest evidence for modern human behaviour,” said Carl van der Linde, the manager of the Pinnacle Point Homeowners Association, which owns the resort.

“According to the scientists of the Mossel Bay Archaeology Project - which has been studying evidence from the caves since 2000 - this is where man first began systematically harvesting the sea, using ochre for colouring, making complex tools with tiny stone blades, and using fire to improve the quality of stone tools.”

The archaeological site – which dates back 164,000 years - was discovered in 1997 when Jonathan Kaplan, the director of the Agency for Cultural Resource Management, and Peter Nilssen were working on an archaeological impact assessment as part of the EIA process for the proposed development of Pinnacle Point.

“Over the years, the massive significance of what they found has become more and more apparent, and the aim now is to have the Caves declared a World Heritage Site,” said Carl. “But they had to get Provincial Heritage status as a first step in the process.”

He said that Dr. Nilssen will soon begin taking small groups of visitors to see the Caves.

“They’re protected by law because of the sensitive nature of the material there.

“But it’s important to make them accessible to people who are interested in the origins of modern man.”

30

On Compleat Golfer’s 5-Star Golf Experience Awards, the Club’s director of golf, Nic Grundtvig, said he couldn’t be more excited.

“What sets these awards apart is that they’re about the whole experience, and not just about the course.

“The judges rate eight different aspects of your club: the quality of your welcome; your lockerroom facilities; your caddie and cart service; your pro-shop; your warm-up and practice facilities; the condition of the course; your halfway house; and the value for money you offer.

“But they also look at the ‘wow factor’ – that special something that makes players want to come back again and again – and Pinnacle Point, with its magnificent design, its spectacular views, and its amazing cliff-top holes, has incredible wow factor.

“After all – how many golf courses can boast that they share their property with a potential World Heritage Site?”

For information about golf bookings, please visit www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za (and while you’re there, look under the ‘Conservation’ drop-down for more on the archaeology of the caves www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za/htm/archeology.html).

For information about Mossel Bay, please go to www.visitmosselbay.co.za

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 31

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

31

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 32

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

Oubaai designer Els eyes Asian Tour In designing the Oubaai Golf Club, an 18-hole championship golf course and driving range, Ernie Els and his team have taken full advantage of the spectacular landscape of the Western Cape.

The Ernie Els golf design philosophy is based on flexibility. Concepts are moulded according to the landscape, not vice versa. The aim is to produce courses that are fun to play and that enhance the surrounding environment. In addition, golf courses fairly display challenges and hazards while affording players the opportunity to use a full range of shots and plan strategically for individual holes.

Meanwhile Els who is the reigning Open Champion believes his next biggest challenge will come from Asian players when he makes his debut at the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters. The "Big Easy", has enjoyed more than 60 victories worldwide but as the sport continues to enjoy unprecedented growth on the Asian Tour, the current world number 24 knows the competition is only going to get tougher.

32

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 33

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

33

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 34

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

Sally Little supports the eradication of breast cancer Sally Little is involved with both junior and amateur golf development in South Africa.

Sally’s course design boasts of Kingswood, her signature golf course on the Garden Route.

She enjoyed a successful 30 year career on the LPGA tour, winning 15 titles including two Majors.

She continues to compete on the Legends Tour, the women’s senior division of the LPGA, of which she is a founding member. Most important to Sally today is her passion for breast cancer causes.

Through her own foundation, as well as through her role as Global Ambassador for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, she supports awareness, research, treatment and the eradication of breast cancer.

34

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 35

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

Knysna Golf Club We recently visited Knysna Golf Club and were impressed with the new clubhouse which we had not yet seen. For those who don’t know on January 13, 2010 a fire broke out. Thankfully there were no injuries, but the entire clubhouse and its contents were destroyed within an hour. A few weeks later, a pre-fabricated temporary clubhouse was erected on the 1st tee and this served the club well for both golfing and social functions for the next year or so.

The official opening took place on April 15, 2011 – just 15 months after the fire. The clubhouse is now one of the most stylish, modern and well-equipped in the country and stands testament to the dedication, imagination and sheer hard work of the club’s committee, members and contractors.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

35

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 36

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 37

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

37

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 38

AFFORDABLE GOLF – EASTERN CAPE

St Francis Bay Discover the unique and exclusive paradise on South Africa's Sunshine Coast which draws people from all over the world. Enjoy glorious beaches and the magical beauty of its unspoilt surroundings.

St Francis Bay, situated midway between Port Elizabeth and Knysna, offers a delightful escape from the pressures of daily life in a haven of peace and tranquillity. Once you experience this lifestyle, it becomes a prized memory to treasure forever.

Two wonderful golf courses are to be found in St Francis Bay namely St Francis Links and St Francis Bay GC. St Francis Links which adorns this editions cover has a layout that combines every element of shot making with its undulating terrain, greens and surrounds as well as its variation in length and direction.

Traditionally links land was the marginal land lying between the beaches and the arable fields, and only good for grazing of sheep and rabbits and the bleaching of cloth. Open to the elements, wind and rain, the game was played on the links grasses between the dunes and the bush.

St Francis Links land may not have been grazing land for the sheep and rabbits, but a natural course between the beach and arable land it is. Jack Nicklaus has had the pleasure of taking Mother Nature's best piece of links land and signed his name to something unique. St Francis Links will challenge all who play it and reward those who respect it.

Sunset over St Francis Bay 38

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 39

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 40

AFFORDABLE GOLF – EASTERN CAPE

St Francis Bay golf club is renowned countrywide for its warm hospitality and great club spirit, which has been the essence of the club over the years, and continues to grow. For all golfers, especially those visiting the Eastern Cape the opportunity to play the 18-hole St Francis Bay golf course should not be missed.

A Bob Grimsdell design (he designed Mowbray, Durban CC and Hans Merensky amongst others) the popularity of the St Francis Bay Golf Course and the "Calamari Classic" (a three-day tournament run in September each year) in particular has been evident when one looks at the list of players frequenting the Club. This list is made up of resident members as well as up-country members and visitors who travel from all over the country and abroad to come and play at St Francis Bay GC.

St Francis Bay beach 40

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 41

AFFORDABLE GOLF – EASTERN CAPE

The history of non-European golf, back in time to 1960

T

he Port Elizabeth Non-European Golf Club was granted the courtesy of the Walmer Country Club and the Redhouse Golf Club courses to play the 1960 Non-European E.P. / Border Championship. There were so many competitors from all over the large district that two courses had to be used.

Two qualifying rounds were played, 18 holes over each course, and then the final 36 holes was played over the Walmer CC course by the 50 leading qualifiers. Considering that the golfers all played normally on courses with bad fairways and sand greens, their scores of between 79 and 85 were excellent.

"All who watched marvelled at their style, dress, etiquette and courtesy". So wrote Mr B Gregory, secretary of the Walmer CC, who added that "his committee voted it a great pleasure to have them on the course".

A letter of thanks was received by the Walmer CC from Kenneth Gwaxula (secretary) and Reginald Schultz (President) of the PE Non-European Golf Club: "Dear Sirs, Of all the Eastern Province Non-White Championships that have been played in the past, none can surpass this year's meeting. For this great measure of success we say many thanks to the Walmer Country Club. It is really true that in sport one speaks one language irrespective of what nationality to which one belongs. Today, most of our major tournaments, in all sports, are played on European fields. It is most pleasing to note the eagerness of Europeans to promote the standard of sport amongst Non-Whites. We are not prophets but we dare to predict that very soon sport, and only sport, will bring about mutual understanding to South Africa's different races".

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

41

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 42

AFFORDABLE GOLF – EASTERN CAPE

Changes at Bushman Sands Beyond Adventure is a Company which runs an educational and survival gap-year programme which helps build character in young adults. Beyond Adventure currently uses twenty six of the rooms at Bushman Sands as their campus.

Due to this, Bushman Sands now only offer thirteen rooms (Luxury & Junior Suites) to the public, on an accommodation only basis. There is a small club house pub/restaurant on-site which offers a la carte menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner as a dining option. Activities such as Golfing and Spa need to be booked in advance.

Bushman Sands Golf Lodge & Estate is situated in the heart of greater Addo and surrounded by beautiful countryside and a picturesque golf course. The 18-hole championship designed Gary Player golf course is a challenging, yet friendly course that follows the banks of the Bushman’s River, to be enjoyed by all golf enthusiasts!

The thirteen tastefully decorated rooms are all marked by welcoming warmth, a hint of intimacy and stunning views. A scenic swimming pool, on site gymnasium and spa will add that special touch to your getaway.

42

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 43

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

43

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 44

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN

Gounden

almost pulls off sensational win Aneurin Gounden of Mount Edgecombe Country Club surprised a lot of people by making it to the final of the SA Boys’ matchplay, where he lost to Zander Gous in a thrilling battle last month. Gous needed an extra hole to defeat Gounden.

“Aneurin was an incredible opponent and I have to congratulate him for his tenacity and spirit,” said an elated Gous afterwards.

At the tournament, which was played at Benoni Country Club, Gounden was described as ‘unheralded’ and while that may be true, he has in the past shown glimpses of his talent.

He has also been a member of Mount Edgecombe’s premier league team and so knows a bit about going head-to-head. He is certainly an exciting talent to keep an eye on.

44

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 45

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN

Gilson clinches Durban CC’s strokeplay title The strokeplay championships at Durban CC has jokingly been referred to as one of the province’s ‘majors’. With a field of 74 in the A division you can see why.

M

urray Gilson emerged as the winner on a two-day score of 147. On a windswept weekend, he carded 73 at Durban CC and followed it up with 74 at Beachwood the following day.

“Everyone was surprised,” he laughed afterwards.

Although he had not yet won either of Durban CC’s two main trophies, there wasn’t a player in the field who did not believe he could win.

and mid-amateur teams, and who has also picked up club championship titles at Umhlali and Mount Edgecombe in his younger days.

The win means Gilson’s chances of representing the club at the World Golf Club Champs at Nine Bridges, South Korea in May are pretty good.

“The matchplay winner is an automatic, plus one more, so we’ll see what happens there,” he said.

After all, this is a player who has won the KZN Amateur twice, played for the provincial men’s May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

45

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 46

RESULTS & RANKINGS

SUNSHINE TOUR Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open, Royal Harare GC 18th - 21st April 2013 1 Jake Roos T2 Darren Fichardt Francesco Laporta T4 Doug McGuigan Lindani Ndwandwe 6 Jaco Ahlers T7 Desvonde Botes Ryan Cairns Charl Coetzee Titch Moore

RSA RSA ITA RSA RSA RSA RSA ZIM RSA RSA

69-67-71-67 66-69-68-72 74-66-63-72 70-71-69-66 70-68-68-70 70-70-69-68 69-69-75-65 71-70-69-68 68-70-71-69 68-72-69-69

274 (-14) 275 (-13) 275 (-13) 276 (-12) 276 (-12) 277 (-11) 278 (-10) 278 (-10) 278 (-10) 278 (-10)

R R R R R R R R R R

261,525.00 151,965.00 151,965.00 74,580.00 74,580.00 58,410.00 39,311.25 39,311.25 39,311.25 39,311.25

SUNSHINE TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 23 APRIL 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Darren Fichardt Dawie Van der Walt Jaco Van Zyl Richard Sterne Charl Schwartzel Louis de Jager Garth Mulroy Peter Uihlein Trevor Fisher Jnr George Coetzee Desvonde Botes Charl Coetzee Jake Roos Keith Horne Hennie Otto James Kingston Thomas Aiken Mark Tullo Tjaart van der Walt Dylan Frittelli

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA USA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA CHI RSA RSA

R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

4,330,295.00 2,825,397.50 2,548,479.66 2,517,955.00 1,808,950.00 1,359,418.30 1,181,064.00 1,039,454.00 863,585.08 836,836.00 807,706.25 775,331.25 735,080.00 722,078.33 719,033.37 680,828.25 677,483.33 605,876.25 603,819.00 559,920.00

1 2 3 T4

Adam Scott Angel Cabrera Jason Day Marc Leishman Tiger Woods T6 Thorbjorn Olesen Brandt Snedeker T8 Sergio Garcia Matt Kuchar Lee Westwood

AUS ARG AUS USA USA NOR USA SPA USA ENG

69-72-69-69 71-69-69-70 70-68-73-70 66-73-72-72 70-73-70-70 78-70-68-68 70-70-69-75 66-76-73-70 68-75-69-73 70-71-73-71

279 (-9) 279 (-9) 281 (-7) 283 (-5) 283 (-5) 284 (-4) 284 (-4) 285 (-3) 285 (-3) 285 (-3)

$ 1,440,000.00 $ 864,000.00 $ 544,000.00 $ 352,000.00 $ 352,000.00 $ 278,000.00 $ 278,000.00 $ 232,000.00 $ 232,000.00 $ 232,000.00

Other South Africans T11 Tim Clark T13 Ernie Els T18 Branden Grace T25 Charl Schwartzel Richard Sterne T50 Trevor Immelman

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

70-76-67-73 286 (-2) 71-74-73-69 287 (-1) 78-70-71-69 288 (0) 71-71-75-73 290 (+2) 73-72-75-70 290 (+2) 68-75-78-74 295 (+7)

$ 192,000.00 $ 145,600.00 $ 116,000.00 $ 56,040.00 $ 56,040.00 $ 19,480.00

RBC Heritage, 18 – 21 April 2013, Harbour Town Golf Links 7 5 6 3 1 8 5 3 7 1 8 7 7 6 6 8 4 4 6 5

PGA TOUR Valero Texas Open, Apr 4 – Sunday Apr 7, 2013 TPC San Antonio 1 Martin Laird 2 Rory McIlroy T3 Jim Furyk Charley Hoffman Billy Horschel

SCO IRE USA USA USA

70-71-70-63 72-67-71-66 69-70-69-69 71-67-70-69 68-68-70-71

274 (-14) 276 (-12) 277 (-11) 277 (-11) 277 (-11)

$ $ $ $ $

1,116,000.00 669,600.00 322,400.00 322,400.00 322,400.00

Other South Africans T22 Brendon de Jonge Charl Schwartzel T53 Retief Goosen

ZIM RSA RSA

70-69-77-69 72-73-70-70 70-69-80-71

285 (-3) 285 (-3) 290 (+2)

$ $ $

55,888.58 55,888.57 14,089.50

46

Masters Tournament, 11 -14 April 2013, Augusta National GC

1 Graeme McDowell 2 Webb Simpson T3 Luke Donald Kevin Streelman 5 Jerry Kelly

IRE USA ENG USA USA

71-67-68-69 68-71-65-71 69-68-71-69 66-70-69-72 69-72-66-71

275 (-13) 275 (-13) 277 (-11) 277 (-11) 278 (-10)

$ 1,044,000.00 $ 626,400.00 $ 336,400.00 $ 336,400.00 $ 232,000.00

Other South Africans T9 Trevor Immelman Rory Sabbatini Brendon de Jonge T24 Tim Clark

RSA RSA ZIM RSA

72-72-66-71 69-69-72-71 70-69-67-75 68-71-68-76

281 281 281 283

$ 125,666.67 $ 125,666.67 $ 125,666.66 $ 46,980.00

PGA TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 23 APRIL 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Woods, Tiger Snedeker, Brandt Horschel, Billy Kuchar, Matt Scott, Adam Stricker, Steve McDowell, Graeme Points, D.A. Mickelson, Phil Johnson, Dustin Day, Jason Streelman, Kevin Simpson, Webb Mahan, Hunter Henley, Russell Bradley, Keegan Howell III, Charles Merrick, John Haas, Bill Rose, Justin

www.sagolftrader.co.za

6 9 12 10 5 5 7 13 9 10 9 11 11 11 11 12 12 11 11 6

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,139,600.00 3,150,564.00 2,567,891.00 2,469,773.00 2,100,469.00 1,935,340.00 1,910,654.00 1,898,938.00 1,764,680.00 1,748,907.00 1,695,583.00 1,646,743.00 1,565,192.00 1,563,129.00 1,525,734.00 1,430,347.00 1,393,806.00 1,375,757.00 1,318,533.00 1,313,890.00

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 47

RESULTS & RANKINGS Other Southern Africans 17 Tim Clark 45 Brendon de Jonge 48 Charl Schwartzel 71 Ernie Els 106 Retief Goosen 110 Louis Oosthuizen 127 Trevor Immelman 132 Rory Sabbatini

RSA ZIM RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

10 14 6 8 8 6 11 10

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,069,009.00 800,325.00 755,129.00 513,132.00 315,702.00 304,933.00 229,035.00 213,675.00

WEB.COM TOUR Brasil Classic, 4 – 7 April 2013, Sao Paulo GC 1 2 3 4 5

Benjamin Alvarado Dawie van der Walt Kevin Kim Kevin Tway Wes Roach

CHI RSA USA USA USA

Other South Africans T29 Tyrone Van Aswegen RSA

67-63-66-69 265 (-23) 69-66-66-66 266 (-22) 68-64-67-68 267 (-21) 67-69-66-66 268 (-20) 71-67-63-68 269 (-19)

$ 121,500.00 $ 72,900.00 $ 45,900.00 $ 32,400.00 $ 27,000.00

70-67-68-72

$

277 (-11)

4,438.12

WNB Golf Classic, 11 – 14 April 2013, Midland CC 1 2 3 T4

Alex Aragon Byron Smith Brice Garnett Nick Flanagan Edward Loar Will MacKenzie

USA USA USA AUS USA USA

71-69-66-66 71-68-64-70 70-65-69-71 68-68-66-74 71-67-63-75 70-69-65-72

272 (-16) 273 (-15) 275 (-13) 276 (-12) 276 (-12) 276 (-12)

$ 108,000.00 $ 64,800.00 $ 40,800.00 $ 24,800.00 $ 24,800.00 $ 24,800.00

Other South Africans T35 Tyrone Van Aswegen RSA

72-68-67-76

283 (-5)

$

3,240.00

T60 Dawie van der Walt

73-69-70-75

287 (-1)

$

1,740.00

RSA

CHAMPIONS TOUR Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, 22 – 24 March 2013, Fallen Oak · Biloxi, MS 1 Michael Allen 2 Bernhard Langer T3 Russ Cochran Gene Sauers Tom Pernice Jr.

USA GER USA USA USA

70-68-67 71-65-70 74-67-67 71-66-71 72-65-71

205 (-11) 206(-12) 208 (-8) 208 (-8) 208 (-8)

$ 240,000.00 $ 140,800.00 $ 95,466.67 $ 95,466.67 $ 95,466.66

Other South Africans T6 David Frost

RSA

70-71-69

210 (-6)

$

54,400.00

Greater Gwinnett Championship, 19 – 21 Apr 2013, TPC Sugarloaf 1 Bernhard Langer T2 Tom Lehman Tom Pernice Jr. 4 Chien Soon Lu T5 Mark Calcavecchia Duffy Waldorf

GER USA USA TWA USA USA

73-66-67 71-71-67 71-68-70 71-71-69 68-71-73 69-73-70

206 (-10) 209 (-7) 209 (-7) 211 (-5) 212 (-4) 212 (-4)

$ $ $ $ $ $

270,000.00 144,000.00 144,000.00 107,100.00 78,750.00 78,750.00

Other South Africans T36 David Frost

RSA

73-75-73

221 (+5)

$

9,200.00

Web.com Tour order of merit as of 23 April 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Loar, Edward Alvarado, Benjamin Wilcox, Will Cantlay, Patrick Garnett, Brice Kisner, Kevin Aragon, Alex Foley, Kevin Renner, Jim Putnam, Michael

Other South Africans 13 van der Walt, Dawie 49 van Aswegen, Tyrone

USA CHI USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

6 4 6 5 7 6 6 7 6 7

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

191,483.00 150,100.00 139,061.00 132,785.00 127,087.00 122,400.00 119,708.00 110,293.00 101,540.00 96,088.00

RSA RSA

4 7

$ $

77,188.00 28,657.00

Champions Tour order of merit as of 23 April 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

May/June 2013

Langer, Bernhard Frost, David Cook, John Pernice Jr., Tom Mediate, Rocco Allen, Michael Sluman, Jeff Couples, Fred Funk, Fred Lehman, Tom

GER RSA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

7 7 7 6 6 7 7 4 7 6

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

976,029.00 685,225.00 531,637.00 521,967.00 511,850.00 417,958.00 363,235.00 352,492.00 329,875.00 322,685.00

Other Southern Africans 31 McNulty, Mark

IRE

6

$

115,648.00

www.sagolftrader.co.za

47

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 48

Date

Event

Venue

SUNSHINE TOUR MAY 2013 1 – 4 16 – 19 31 – 2 June

Investec Royal Swazi Open Zambia Open Lombard Insurance Classic

Royal Swazi Sun CC Lusaka GC Royal Swazi Sun CC

R R R

1,000,000 1,200,000 900,000

Vodacom Origins of Golf

Simola Golf & R Country Estate TBA TBA R (Kwazulu-Natal region)

600,000

JUNE 2013 5

–

7

13 – 15 26 – 28

(New event to be announced) Vodacom Origins of Golf

TBA 600,000

JULY 2013 3

–

5

Sun City Challenge (event still to be confirmed)

Lost City GC

TBA

AMATEUR EVENTS – MEN MAY 2013 25 12 12 18 22

– – – –

17 17 19 26

Highveld Open Amateur Challenge IPT SA Country Districts Border Strokeplay KZN Amateur

TBA Maccauvlei GC Upington GC East London GC Umhlali CC

Lowveld Open SA High School Championships SA Boys U17 Eastern Province Mid-Amateur Border Senior Open

White River CC Port Elizabeth GC Mt Edgecombe CC Humewood GC East London GC

JUNE 2013 2 16 - 17 24 - 28 23 30 Jun - 1 Jul

CONTACT DETAILS

Boland Golf Union Border Golf Union Central Gauteng Golf Union Eastern Gauteng Golf Union 48

(021) (043) (011) (011)

873 6828 740 3899 485 4251 425 5316

Freestate and Northern Cape Golf Union Gauteng North Golf Union Karoo Golf Union Sunshine Tour

www.sagolftrader.co.za

(057) (012) (054) (021)

899 1724 667 1087 332 3323 850 6500

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 49

Date

Event

Venue

AMATEUR EVENTS – MEN:(continued)

JULY 2013 3 – 5 – 6 – 14 28

4 7 7

Eastern Cape Senior Open Limpopo Open Eastern Province Seniors Lowveld Mid-Amateur North West Mid-Amateur Open Strokeplay

Fish River Sun GC TBA St Francis Bay GC Nelspruit GC Klerksdorp GC

AMATEUR EVENTS – WOMEN MAY 2013 5 – 8 13 – 16 19 – 22 26 – 29

Gauteng 54-Hole Championships Regional All Africa SA National Senior Women's Championship 72-Hole Teams Championship

Randpark GC Centurion CC Krugersdorp GC

Limpopo Championships Nomads SA Girls Championships Gauteng North Championship

Hans Merensky GC Orkney GC Centurion CC

Sanlam South African Match Play Championship Nomads Gauteng Stroke Play Championship

Milnerton GC

Maccauvlei GC

JUNE 2013 15 – 16 23 – 25 30 Jun - 3 Jul

JULY 2013 7 – 10 16 – 17

Country Club JHB

CONTACT DETAILS

KZN Golf Union Mpumalanga Golf Union Limpopo Golf Union North-West Province Golf Union May/June 2013

(031) (013) (015) (044)

202 7636 692 3002 295 4118 533 3507

Southern Cape Golf Union Eastern Cape Golf Union Western Province Golf Union Sunshine Tour (Joanne)

www.sagolftrader.co.za

(044) (043) (021) (021)

873 5823 735 4443 686 1668 850 6500 49

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 50

RESULTS & RANKINGS

EUROPEAN TOUR Trophée Hassan II, Golf du Palais Royal 28 - 31 March 2013 1 SIEM Marcel T2 HORSEY David ILONEN Mikko 4 LARRAZÁBAL Pablo T5 BALDWIN Matthew VELASCO Alvaro WIESBERGER Bernd

GER ENG FIN ESP ENG ESP AUT

64-68-69-70 271 (-17) 68-67-70-69 274 (-14) 69-66-70-69 274 (-14) 72-64-69-71 276 (-12) 72-70-68-69 279 (-9) 67-74-69-69 279 (-9) 72-66-69-72 279 (-9)

€ € € € € € €

250,000.00 130,280.00 130,280.00 75,000.00 53,700.00 53,700.00 53,700.00

Other Southern Africans T28 MULROY Garth RSA T38 HORNE Keith RSA T44 WALTERS Justin RSA

73-67-74-72 286 (-2) 77-69-72-71 289 (+1) 71-71-79-69 290 (+2)

€ € €

13,575.00 9,600.00 7,950.00

Open de España, Parador de El Saler, 18 - 21 Apr 2013 1 JACQUELIN Raphaël FRA T2 AGUILAR Felipe CHI KIEFFER Maximilian GER T4 CARLSSON Magnus A SWE HORSEY David ENG WARING Paul ENG WARREN Marc SCO

73-66-73-71 283 (-5) 68-71-74-70 283 (-5) 75-68-69-71 283 (-5) 70-75-68-71 284 (-4) 71-74-66-73 284 (-4) 71-71-69-73 284 (-4) 70-70-68-76 284 (-4)

€ € € € € € €

250,000.00 130,280.00 130,280.00 59,025.00 59,025.00 59,025.00 59,025.00

Other Southern Africans 67 VAN DER WALT TjaartRSA

73-72-73-77 295 (+9)

€

3,075.00

67 68 76 89 108 116 121 134 146 155 156 166 167 179 180 182 196

KRUGER Jbe VAN ZYL Jaco HORNE Keith WALTERS Justin VAN DER WALT Tjaart KINGSTON James FISHER JNR Trevor OTTO Hennie BEKKER Oliver GOOSEN Retief ROOS Jake MORDT Tyrone VAN TONDER Danie HARDING Justin BREMNER Merrick HUGO Jean FERREIRA Tyrone

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

11 7 10 9 7 5 5 7 5 2 5 4 4 5 5 5 3

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

138,878.00 138,842.00 133,415.00 90,177.00 65,145.00 57,622.00 55,235.00 44,254.00 37,245.00 33,550.00 32,300.00 26,832.00 26,790.00 21,240.00 21,040.00 20,839.00 14,690.00

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR

European Challenge Tour order of merit as of 23 April 2013

European Tour Race to Dubai as of 23 April 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GARCIA Sergio CABRERA Angel STERNE Richard OLESEN Thorbjørn SCHWARTZEL Charl OOSTHUIZEN Louis MCDOWELL Graeme JAMIESON Scott GALLACHER Stephen APHIBARNRAT Kiradech

Other South Africans 15 AIKEN Thomas 17 FICHARDT Darren 19 GRACE Branden 21 COETZEE George 27 CLARK Tim 38 Ernie Els 42 VAN DER WALT Dawie 43 MULROY Garth

50

ESP ARG RSA DEN RSA RSA NIR SCO SCO THA

6 1 7 7 6 7 3 10 8 3

€ € € € € € € € € €

774,010.00 662,628.00 650,782.00 647,125.00 635,994.00 590,807.00 529,187.00 525,497.00 477,377.00 475,617.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

9 9 9 8 4 6 1 9

€ € € € € € € €

410,920.00 407,044.00 400,328.00 378,707.00 319,459.00 252,458.00 237,750.00 237,043.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Shiv KAPUR Jordi GARCIA PINTO Tim SLUITER Andrew MCARTHUR Francois CALMELS Phillip ARCHER Tapio PULKKANEN George MURRAY Edouard DUBOIS José-Filipe LIMA

Other South Africans 16 Dylan FRITTELLI

www.sagolftrader.co.za

IND ESP NED SCO FRA ENG FIN SCO FRA POR

1 2 3 3 2 3 1 3 3 3

€ € € € € € € € € €

32,000.00 31,780.00 31,122.00 25,803.00 25,600.00 19,788.00 17,250.00 17,250.00 16,775.00 14,312.00

RSA

2

€

6,954.00

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 51

RESULTS & RANKINGS EUROPEAN SENIORS TOUR First Tournament 23 May 2013

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR Lalla Meryem Cup, Golf de l´Ocean 28 – 31 March 2013 1 2 4 5

Ariya JUTANUGARN Beth ALLEN Charley HULL Katie BURNETT Mikaela PARMLID

Other Southern Africans T8 Lee-Anne PACE T38 Stacy Lee BREGMAN T44 Connie CHEN

Other Southern Africans T16 Kim WILLIAMS RSA 72 72 (E) AMA Melissa EATON RSA 72 72 (E) € 1,238.30 Nicola EATON RSA 72 72 (E) € 1,238.30 Lee-Anne PACE RSA 72 72 (E) € 1,238.30 T27Alana VAN GREUNING RSA 73 73 (+1) € 854.90 Laurette MARITZ RSA 73 73 (+1) € 854.90 Monique SMIT RSA 73 73 (+1) € 854.90 T44 Nicole BECKER RSA 74 74 (+2) € 493.00 Henriette FRYLINCK RSA 74 74 (+2) € 493.00 Tandi CUNINGHAM RSA 75 75 (+3) € 307.40 Magda KRUGER RSA 75 75 (+3) AMA Connie CHEN RSA 75 75 (+3) € 307.40 48,750.00 Marjet VAN DER GRAAFF RSA 75 75 (+3) € 307.40 27,868.75 Michaela FLETCHER RSA 75 75 (+3) AMA 27,868.75 Bianca THERON RSA 75 75 (+3) AMA 17,550.00 Ladies European Tour order of merit as of 23 April 2013 13,780.00

THA USA ENG USA SWE

69-67-67-67 70-68-67-68 68-70-64-71 70-70-65-69 73-66-66-68

270 (-14) 273 (-11) 273 (-11) 274 (-10) 276 (-8)

€ € € € €

RSA RSA RSA

70-68-67-74 74-71-69-74 73-72-73-71

279 (-5) 288 (+4) 289 (+5)

€ € €

6,971.25 2,280.42 1,787.50

€ € € € € € € €

14,500.00 4,921.71 4,921.71 4,921.71 4,921.71 4,921.71 4,921.71 4,921.71

South African Womens Open, Southbroom GC 19 – 21 April 2013 1 Marianne SKARPNORD T2 Stacy Lee BREGMAN Charley HULL Minea BLOMQVIST Ashleigh SIMON Nina HOLLEDER Camilla LENNARTH Katie BURNETT

NOR RSA ENG FIN RSA GER SWE USA

69 (-3) 70 (-2) 70 (-2) 70 (-2) 70 (-2) 70 (-2) 70 (-2) 70 (-2)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ariya JUTANUGARN Suzann PETTERSEN Beatriz RECARI Gwladys NOCERA Carlota CIGANDA Beth ALLEN Stacey KEATING Amelia LEWIS Charley HULL Marianne SKARPNORD

Other South Africans 19 Lee-Anne PACE 30 Stacy Lee BREGMAN 62 Connie CHEN 67 Ashleigh SIMON

THA NOR ESP FRA ESP USA AUS USA ENG NOR

4 1 2 6 4 5 5 3 2 6

€ € € € € € € € € €

74,520.74 57,560.40 57,302.74 48,063.34 46,115.48 41,401.30 40,470.50 37,736.08 32,790.46 31,834.27

RSA RSA RSA RSA

6 3 5 1

€ € € €

18,830.20 11,806.96 5,488.47 4,921.71

OFFICIAL WORLD RANKINGS AS OF 23 APRIL 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Tiger Woods Rory McIlroy Adam Scott Justin Rose Luke Donald Brandt Snedeker Louis Oosthuizen Greame McDowell Steve Stricker Matt Kuchar

OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 16 Charl Schwartzel 24 Ernie Els

May/June 2013

USA NIR AUS ENG ENG USA RSA IRE USA USA

11.92 10.70 7.91 6.77 6.49 6.74 5.84 5.50 5.44 5.36

40 47 40 52 52 52 52 52 40 51

RSA RSA

4.79 3.90

52 52

32 45 47 50 71 76 81 95 137 139 163 173 184 192 193

Branden Grace George Coetzee Tim Clark Richard Sterne Brendon de Jonge Jaco Van Zyl Darren Fichardt Thomas Aiken Garth Mulroy Retief Goosen Jake Roos Hennie Otto Rory Sabbatini Trevor Fisher Jr Jbe Kruger

www.sagolftrader.co.za

RSA RSA RSA RSA ZIM RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

3.15 2.48 2.46 2.45 1.93 1.87 1 .81 1.35 1.21 1.21 1.06 .98 .94 .91 .90

52 52 40 40 52 52 46 52 52 48 41 52 52 40 52

51

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 52

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN

Skarpnord wins SA Women’s Open It was the shortest tournament victory in the career of Marianne Skarpnord. But it was also the toughest.

T

he Norwegian was declared the winner of the South African Women’s Open on Sunday after yet another brutal day of weather on the South Coast. With only the first round having been completed on Friday before the rain hit, the tournament was always under pressure to beat a freak run of weather.

Saturday’s play was completely washed out. Sunday allowed for a few holes of play before first the rain caused a suspension, and then gale force winds hit the course. At around 16:00, with the forecast for Monday showing equally strong winds, the Ladies European Tour and tournament promoters took the decision to declare the winner based on the first round scores alone. Skarpnord’s three-underpar 69 was therefore good enough for the win. South Africans Ashleigh Simon and Stacy Bregman, Finland’s Minea Blomqvist, England’s Charley Hull, Sweden’s Camilla Lennarth, America’s Katie Burnett and German Nina Holleder all shared second place on tow-under-par 70.

“It’s not the way we all would have liked to end the tournament, but we all understand how difficult the weather was. It was a very challenging week for everybody,” said Skarpnord.

South Africa’s Kim Williams finished as the leading amateur following her round of level-par 72, earning her the Jackie Mercer Trophy.

52

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 53

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN

A fantastic letter after a tough week!

Letter from Yvonne Cassidy - Tournament director Ladies European Tour.

On behalf of all the players and tournament staff from Ladies European Tour, I would like to thank you both for all your kind and generous efforts in ensuring the successful staging of the South African Women’s Open 2013.

I would also like to express my immense appreciation to all the members at Southbroom Golf Club for their total support and commitment to the tournament.

There is such a great and wonderful feeling of camaraderie at Southbroom one which is unfortunately not found frequently at venues we visit and one which you should all cherish and feel very proud of. As you are aware we were faced with many challenges but the morale amongst your members was always upbeat and supportive. The dedication, devotion and tireless efforts into delivering a successful event was very evident amongst the members and the supportive atmosphere was greatly appreciated by all. I want you all to know that many players commented to me and recognised the club and members support and this was greatly acknowledged also by the many persons and teams associated with staging the tournament.

May/June 2013

I would like to reserve my most sincere thanks and indeed admiration for your course superintendent Mr Charl Potgeiter. His total understanding from early days as to the extent of his involvement in the tournament was heart-warming. Charl and his team worked effortlessly behind the scenes not only on tournament week and days but more importantly the weeks leading up to the event. All at Southbroom should feel very blessed to have such an gentleman look after their course. Apart from Charl’s total commitment to Southbroom and his extensive green keeping knowledge I think his biggest trait is he is a kind man whose warm and genuine personality is sincere.

I hope that one day I get to return to Southbroom and witness for myself that yes the sun really does shine there.

Good golfing to you all Kindest and warm regards Yvonne CASSIDY Tournament Director LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

www.sagolftrader.co.za

53

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 54

NEWS CLIP

Golfers demand firm and fast The world of the elite American private clubs is a rarefied environment. Members of such clubs pay, by the standards of most of the world, enormous fees for the privilege of playing courses conditioned to exquisite standards and off-limits to virtually everyone but themselves and their guests.

But, according to Mike Leemhuis, chief operating officer of one of the most elite of those clubs, Congressional CC, just outside Washington, US club golfers are a more varied bunch than might appear the case.

Congressional, with a ten year waiting list, several Presidents among its former members, and a tournament history that includes four Majors and an annual PGA Tour event, is among America’s leading clubs. Rory McIlroy’s spectacular US Open victory there in 2011 is just the latest time the club has been in the spotlight. And the level of conditioning expected at such clubs, and for such events, has been highlighted by a number of commentators as being a key problem for golf courses with fewer resources.

Leemhuis stresses he’s not talking about US-style parkland layouts looking like a browned-out links in a hot summer, but that his members want the courses as firm as they can sensibly be. “We have creeping bentgrass fairways and greens, so you can’t stress it to quite the same extent you can with fescues on a links, but it’s not true that a little bit of brown means the grass is dying,” he says. “The key is to show the improved playability, and to help the members understand that the grass is still fine.”

Those in the industry who have been trying to get golf clubs to embrace a more traditional, sustainable model of greenkeeping often complain that the problem is golfers themselves, who demand uniformly green courses, and greens that are soft and yielding. But, says Leemhuis, the evidence from Congressional suggests otherwise. In fact, he says, once players have been exposed to fast and firm conditions, they don’t want to go back.

Other key trends that Leemhuis says he’s seeing include the generational divide. “Longer life spans mean that clubs are being challenged to serve the needs of multiple generations, which may not be the same, in a way that has not been the case in the past,” he explains. The ageing of golf club memberships is a well-known issue, but Leemhuis points out it isn’t that simple. Yes, average age is increasing, and yes, clubs need to focus on recruiting new members, but they can’t do that by changing their culture in a way that risks alienating the older members, who are likely to be active to a much greater age than has been the case in the past.

If clubs at Congressional’s level are embracing the fast and firm mantra, and more importantly, if the golfers like it to the extent that they complain when the course isn’t firm enough, then the implication is obvious. If green and lush became popular because ordinary club golfers wanted their courses to look like the ones they saw on TV, then firm and fast can become popular in the same way.

Finally, Leemhuis notes, as do many other commentators, that a family-friendly approach is vital to attracting new members and getting more play out of existing ones. “We need to improve our service to all family types,” he says. “That could, for many clubs, include the provision of child care, and it certainly includes special programs for children and for women.”

54

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 55

AFFORDABLE GOLF – LIMPOPO

Zebula Golf Estate & Spa joins Protea Hotels The stunning Zebula Golf Estate and Spa in the malaria-free Waterberg region of Limpopo Province joinrd the Protea Hotels portfolio last month.

This is the second hotel within a month to join Africa’s largest and leading hotel group; the newly renovated Manor Hotel in Pretoria returned to the Protea Hotels portfolio on March 1.

The Protea Zebula Lodge is situated on the totally unique Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, a mere two hours north of Johannesburg. In addition to the cozy free-standing chalets there are other accommodation options available on the estate including superior rooms at the Waterberg Lodge and numerous varied, spacious and luxurious private houses for those who prefer a more relaxed self-catering option.

Protea Zebula Lodge is a leisure, conferencing and adventure destination in its own right. The estate is located on 1600 hectares of pristine bushveld in the shadow of the Waterberg and commands a spectacular setting. Game drives are also able to be conducted over neighbouring reserves giving guests an opportunity to view wild animals over thousands of hectares.

Undulating, indigenous tree-covered hills and wide-open grasslands are punctuated with a multitude of dams and waterholes – a diverse landscape that supports a wide variety of game, birds and small wildlife.

Protea Hospitality Group CEO Arthur Gillis says the Protea Zebula Lodge is a magnificent addition to the Protea Hotels portfolio and will undoubtedly be one of the group’s superior offerings in the domestic and international leisure and MICE markets.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

55

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 56

AFFORDABLE GOLF – LIMPOPO

NEWS CLIP

Nicole Garcia wins the 2013 Free State and Northern Cape Championship Nicole Garcia wins the 2013 Free State and Northern Cape Championship.

The beautiful Clarens Golf Estate was the venue for the 2013 Free State and Northern Cape 54 hole Championship. The course had been lengthened for the Championship Division and with the fairways having suffered from the recent heavy rain, preferred lies were allowed. After the mornings first round Helena Buitendag (Gauteng North) was in the lead shooting an excellent 4 under par 68, closely followed by Gina Switala (Gauteng North) and Nicole Garcia (Ekurhuleni) on 69. In the afternoon Nicole mirrored the first round by shooting another 69 giving her a total 138, giving her with a four shot victory over Gina Switala on 142, who in turn was only one shot ahead of Monja Richards(Mpumalanga)and Helena Buitendag both on 143.

56

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 57

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 58

AFFORDABLE GOLF – NORTH WEST

NORTH WEST GOLF EXCELLS North West Golf participates in seven tournaments during a year, against all the other provinces and have done exceptionally well in the last 12 months and boast with 5 of the 7 trophies as champions – a first ever!

North West won the B-section of the U/23, the midamateur (over 35’s), the senior’s (over 50’s), the super-seniors’ (over 60’s) and the country districts tournaments. Stephen Allen (Potchefstroom) has also moved up to the 7th place on the National Junior Order of men after ending top 5 in all of the last four national events. He also just won a Glacier tournament in Witbank.

The Far West Open which was just held was won by Aubrey Beckley (Potchefstroom) on 139, followed

by Danie van Niekerk (Lichtenburg, 140), Wade Jacobs (Klerksdorp, 141) and Renaldo Schoenveld (Potchefstroom, 142). Thlolego Pule (Leopard Park) won the B-section on 71 points, whilst Pat Sefodi (Rustenburg) won the mid-amateur section. Bruno Schoenveld(Potch) won the senior section.

58

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 59

AFFORDABLE GOLF – NORTH WEST

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

59

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 60

AFFORDABLE GOLF – NORTH WEST

60

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 61

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

61

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 62

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

Golf and fresh water game fishing On the border of the Kruger National Park lies Kambaku Golf Club. A fantastic 9 hole golf course with probably the best views in the country of not in the world. But is not all about golf here, the Komati River is home to numerous species of fresh water fish. The most famous of these species is the Tiger Fish, due to its supreme game fish status as Africa's best fresh water fighting fish. There are various well positioned spots all along the river front for keen anglers! Komati River Chalets holds access to most of these spots but arangements can be made at reception.

T

he ‘Tiger Fish’ is the name generally used to refer to a variety of fish species of the genus Hydrocynus. Native to Africa, the Tiger Fish is located in scores of rivers and lakes throughout the continent.

There are two major species of the African Tigerfish, the Hydrocynus vittatus Tiger Fish is the second most famous species. It can grow to up to 33 pounds, and is common in the southernmost areas of the African continent. Biologically referred to as the Hydrocynus vittatus, its naming is a literal combination of the English phrases ‘water dog’ and ‘striped’. It is common in areas around the Okavango Delta, Zambezi River, Crocodile and Komati River systems.

This variety is a fierce predator characterized by a long slender shape and a forked caudal fin. Although its scales can be appropriately described as large, iridescent and silvery; sometimes they appear to have a golden cast.

This Tiger Fish has a colorful appearance ranging from light to dark shades making this species fascinating to look at. However, fish that live over sandy bottoms seem to have a much lighter appearance.

62

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 63

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

Distinguished by large and sharp protruding teeth, the Tiger Fish’s jaw holds a series of replacement teeth, meant to take the place of any teeth that might be lost or so broken.

Other species that can be caught in the Komati river are Mozimbique Bream (Blue Kurper), Red breasted bream, Mudfish, Catfish and carp.

Be sure to take some time off during your visit to this area and spend some time on the banks of the Komati. The fishing is fantastic!!

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

63

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 64

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

Gous claims historic SA Boys Championship ‘Double’ Mpumalanga’s Zander Gous achieved a rare “double triumph” when he lifted the SA Boys Championship Match Play title at Benoni CC a mere three days after he claimed the Stroke Play title at the same venue in April.

T

he 17-year-old Piet Retief golfer emulated Stephen Waltman (1990), Martin Maritz (1995), Richard Sterne (1999) and Dylan Frittelli (2008) to become only the fifth junior golfer in the 25 year history of the event to win both titles when he defeated Aneurin Gounden from KwaZulu-Natal at the first play-off hole in the final.

But, in sharp contrast to his unchallenged stroke play victory, Gous was made to work hard for his historic achievement in a titanic battle that lasted 37 holes by the unheralded Mount Edgecombe golfer.

Gous held the outright lead midway through the first 18 holes of the 36-hole final and led again at the halfway stage of the second 18 holes, but each time the young gun looked to have the victory sewn up, Gounden mounted a spirited challenge to extend the match.

“I’m thrilled with the victory and achieving the double means a lot to me, but I can honestly say that having him as an opponent has made this memory more special. This was the toughest and most rewarding 37 holes of my career and his fighting spirit makes this victory incredibly special.”

Gous took early command of the match with birdies at the first and third holes and certainly looked like the player to beat when Gounden dropped successive shots at the seventh and eighth.

64

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 65

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

The Piet Retief golfer birdied the par-five ninth to go to 5-up, but after the turn, Gounden regrouped and gave Gous a glimpse of the battle that lay ahead.

The KwaZulu-Natal golfer began chipping away at his opponent’s lead with birdies at the 10th and 12th holes and an eagle at the par-five 14th. After another birdie at the 16th, Gous was just 1-up and Gounden levelled the playing field with yet another birdie at the par-five 18th.

Gous quickly forged ahead with a birdie at the 20th hole and was 4-up after bogeys from Gounden at the 22nd, 24th and 25th holes. The Mpumalanga player bogeyed the next hole and both Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation members birdied the par-five 27th.

Gous led 3-up going down the back stretch, but Gounden dug in again and hit back with three successive birdies. Gous pulled his tee shot and after declaring a lost ball and reloading, was forced to concede the 28th hole when Gounden made birdie.

The KZN golfer birdied the 29th and 30th holes to square the match and the pair matched each other in pars, birdies and bogeys over the next five holes.

Gous birdied the par-five 18th but Gounden answered by knocking in an eight-footer for birdie and the pair set returned to the par-five first hole for a third time. In the sudden-death play-off, Gous split the fairway and his second pitched three meters from the pin. Gounden pushed his drive right and his second shot crossed the fairway . The ball nestled among some trees left and short of the green. He punched out, but his third shot overshot the green, while Gous lagged his first putt just inches from the hole. Gounden’s chip finished well short of the flag and Gous sealed the victory when he popped in the winning putt.

“It was such an epic battle, and after all the excitement it was almost an anti-climax when it ended,” Gous said. “I’m still so wound up, I think it will be a while before this will all sink in.”

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

65

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 66

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

66

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 67

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

L

ukimbi Safari Lodge is a luxury lodge within the Kruger National Park.15 000 hectares of unspoilt bush ensure that our guests have a true wilderness experience. Game drives on open vehicles and bush walks are part of the daily routine. Off road sightings are permitted. Lukimbi is home to both black and white rhino and the resident pride of 14 lions is seen regularly around the lodge. Elephants and large herds of buffalo come down to drink at the river in front of the lodge.

Lukimbi is built along the Lwakhle River. All sixteen suites have views across the river to the open plains beyond. Two of the suites have private plunge pools and another is wheelchair friendly.

The Club is a mere 45 minute drive from the lodge and transfers to and from the Club can be arranged.

Food plays an important role at Lukimbi and meals are served in various venues depending on the weather and the occasion.

The lodge has a whimsical sense of fun throughout. There are wonderfully different plaster carvings on the chimneys in the lounge and dining rooms. It is a lodge that brings a smile to guest’s faces and yet it has every luxury imaginable.

A stay at Lukimbi combines peace and tranquillity with some of the best game viewing in South Africa.

For guests who feel they have overindulged, there is a fully equipped gym with the best view in the world. Or there is a swimming pool for cooling off. Lukimbi has full conferencing facilities with 5 breakaway rooms. There is a very beautiful chapel for people who would wish to have a romantic safari wedding.

Guests at Lukimbi are permitted to play golf at the prestigious Leopard Creek Country Club.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

67

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 68

AMATEUR NEWS

First National Mid-Amateur joy for Fourie Josef Fourie locked down his first national Mid-Amateur title with an impressive wire-to-wire victory in the Free State & Northern Cape Mid-Amateur Open at Vaal de Grace last month.

The popular Hoopstad golfer carded an opening six-under-par 66 for a one shot lead on the Saturday and claimed the Volvo-sponsored event by two shots from Ekurhuleni’s Tyrol Auret and Rowan du Preez with a closing two under 70 on a winning total of eight-under-par 136.

The former professional was absolutely delighted to lift his first silverware on the national Mid-Amateur circuit.

“I have won a lot of Mid-Amateur tournaments in the Free State, but I have been knocking on national level for so long, that I really thought it would never happen,” Fourie said. “I actually stopped counting my top 10 finishes, but if you consider that I’ve represented South African on Mid-Amateur level and made the team three years in a row on merit, you can do the math.

“It’s a great feeling to finally lift a trophy. It kind of confirms for me that I do have what it takes to win and now I just want to go on to bigger and greater things.”

Fourie shot from 12th to third in the South African Golf Association’s Mid-Amateur rankings, a jump that has further inspired the Free State golfer ahead of the Volvo-sponsored SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club from 6-10 May. TOP 5 RESULTS 136 Josef Fourie 66-70 138 Tyrol Auret 72-66; Rowan du Preez 68-70 139 Grant Wood 71-68 140 Graeme Watson 68-72; Pieter Cooper 67-73

Gauteng North and North West victorious at SA U23 IPT Gauteng North was in ascendancy once more as they mowed down Limpopo 11.5 to 0.5 to claim the South African U23 Inter Provincial, while the North West province held off a charging KwaZulu-Natal to claim B-Section promotion at Nelspruit GC last month.

Team manager Johan Struwig said the victory was down to their incredible team spirit.

In the four earlier rounds of the tournament, Gauteng North defeated the Western Province 8.5 - 3.5, downed Southern Cape 6.5 - 5.5, beat defending champions Central Gauteng 7.5 - 4.5 and halved 6all with Ekurhuleni to top the A-Division log with seven points.

Although their victory was virtually assured, the Gauteng North team were simply superior against Limpopo as they claimed a clean sweep in the morning foursomes and won all their afternoon singles, bar the final match where Limpopo number one Hennie du Plessis forced a halve against his opposite number, Teagan Gauche.

68

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 69

AMATEUR NEWS

Central Gauteng back to winning ways at INDWE SA Senior IPT Central Gauteng scored a clean sweep to record their eighth title in the 25th INDWE SA Senior Amateur InterProvincial in the last decade, while the Western Province claimed a historic hat trick the Super Senior Division at Euphoria Golf Estate.

Central Gauteng won the country’s largest national seniors team competition in 2002 and 2003 and dominated the event from 2005 to 2010 after KwaZulu-Natal collected the title in 2004. Their winning run was halted by the Western Province, who claimed both the Senior and Super Seniors titles at Parys Golf Club in 2011.

Both Province sides retained their championship titles in Durban last year, marking the first time that any provincial side has won both titles in consecutive years. But this year, a strong Central Gauteng side denied Western Province the chance to make it three-in-a-row in Limpopo after the team defeated all seven teams campaigning in the Seniors A-Division to collect the full 14 points on offer and the title again.

From start to finish, Stuart Till, Richard Bruyns, David Stratton, Gavin van Aswegen, Schalk Naude, Jock Wellington and Lawrence Franklin delivered a commanding performance at the tricky par-72 championship layout in the Waterberg mountain range, which was designed by former world number one Annika Sorenstam.

Dlamini defends Sanlam SA Women's Amateur Stroke Play title "Nobuhle is a serious champion," said Cynthia Rayner, president of Women's Golf South Africa.

Nobuhle Dlamini successfully defended her Sanlam South African Women's Amateur Stroke Play title with a crushing 12-stroke victory at Pretoria CC last month.

"She's dominated the game ever since she moved to the top of our rankings, and she's such a worthy champion because she's so hard working and disciplined."

Dlamini took a two-stroke lead into the final round and was never challenged as she closed with a two-under-par 70 for a winning total of three-over-par.

It was one of the most emphatic victories in the history of this championship, cementing Dlamini's status as the South African number 1 and world number 3 in the women's amateur game. Dlamini also became only the sixth golfer since 1969 to have successfully defended her title in this event.

May/June 2013

Dlamini has already expressed her desire to turn professional later this year and take up a place on the Ladies European Tour before moving to the LPGA Tour.

"I predict a great future for her as professional," said Rayner. "She sets such a great example for the rest of Africa." www.sagolftrader.co.za

69

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 70

S

P

E

C

I A L R E P SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURE REPORT

O

R

T

Brought to us by KPMG’s Golf Advisory Practice

Golf Travel Insights 2013 Golf tourism, in its own right, has developed into a successful business, and there are numerous tour operators tailoring their offers to the specific needs of golfers all over the world. Whether as a primary motivation for a holiday or simply as a secondary activity, golf attracts millions of holidaymakers worldwide.

Golf tourists purchase many different goods and services while on their trip, supporting a wide range of businesses such as hotels, restaurants, retailers and, of course, golf facilities themselves through the purchase of green fees, golf equipment and cart rental. The global trade organisation for the golf tourism industry, IAGTO, estimates golfers’ spend to be 120% more than that of other travellers’.

70

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 71

S

P

E

C

I A L R E P SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURE REPORT

O

R

T

Golf tourism has further increased in 2012. According to IAGTO’s 2013 Golf Tourism Report, recently published1, global golf holiday sales grew by an average of 9.3% compared to the previous year, and their member operators2 alone catered for 1.6 million golf travellers in 2012, with golf holiday sales exceeding an estimated EUR 1.5 billion. Most tour operators were also positive about the future, with the vast majority expecting further growth in the years to come.

In order to provide a reflection of golf tourism trends in today’s challenging economic environment, KPMG’s Golf Advisory practice undertakes the Golf Travel Insights survey among international golf tour operators every year. We hope that you will find our latest survey results insightful. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions regarding this research at gbc@kpmg.hu.

Golf bookings in 2012 The trend in golf bookings still looks positive, with 57% of the surveyed golf tour operators having experienced an increase in the number of golf trips3 in 2012.

Less than a fifth of the respondents reported a decrease in bookings. These results were very similar to our findings for 2011, which suggests a continuous recovery in the business along with the overall economic revival from the financial crisis.

The typical length of golf trips remains 4-7 night trips, with an average share of 56% of all bookings. The rest is equally split between short trips of 1-3 nights and those longer than a week. This is in line with our findings in previous years, indicating little change in the average length of stay.

About 40% of all bookings were group bookings in 2012, typically by groups of 4-6 and 8-12.

Continued on p73 May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

71

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 72

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 73

S

P

E

C

I

A

L

R

E

P

O

R

T

Continued from p71

Most popular destinations The most popular destinations continue to be Spain and Portugal, followed by Scotland, and, interestingly, Turkey, which has pushed closer to the top of the list, showing an impressive development in recent years. Other increasingly popular destinations include Thailand and Vietnam in Asia, while Italy and Bulgaria are emerging golf tourism hot spots in Europe.

Golf tourists and their expectations The biggest golf travelers are still the Brits, the Americans and the Canadians, although often choosing domestic trips. Scandinavians (mainly Swedish), Germans and Austrians are also near the top of the list, with a strong interest to travel abroad for golf.

Golf tourists have become more price sensitive in recent years, and the cost of a trip has become the key decision making factor when choosing a golf trip, according to our survey. Nevertheless, golfers still care about the quality of courses and related accommodation facilities, and require more value for money.

Accessibility also remains a key factor, with the availability of direct flights to golf destinations playing an important role.

Continued on p74 May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

73

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 74

S

P

E

C

I

A

L

R

E

P

O

R

T

Continued from p73 With the revolution of social media, word of mouth has gained further importance in recent years. Golf tourists are strongly influenced by referrals on Facebook, Twitter, Tripadvisor and various other golf and travel blogs.

74

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 75

S

P

E

C

I

A

L

R

E

P

O

R

T

Pricing Based on our survey, a weekend’s golf trip, including accommodation and green fee but excluding flight, can be accessed for less than EUR 300, but usually costs between EUR 300 and 600, depending on the destination. Four to seven night trips are also available from EUR 300 and up, but typically cost EUR 600-900.

Those who travel for longer than a week should budget around EUR 1,000-1,500, with some luxury golf trips costing as much as EUR 5,000.

Similarly to last year, package prices have remained stable according to more than half of the respondents, while 35% of golf tour operators have recorded an increase. Prices have typically gone up in Thailand, Vietnam and Turkey. In other destinations there was less consistency – some suppliers have increased while others have decreased prices.

Booking Methods According to travel agents who participated in our survey, most bookings are made over the phone or by e-mail/Internet, with golfers seeking personal contact with agents in order to receive information and advice.

While many of the operators didn’t find internet a viable option for golf trip bookings only a year ago, the main trend mentioned in this year’s survey was the emergence of improved online booking systems, as well as various smartphone and Ipad/tablet applications. With changing customer needs, this direction is expected to gain importance in coming years.

With regards to the timing of bookings, about half of the trips are booked 1-6 months prior to the travel date, while 31% are booked more than six months in advance (typically group bookings). About one-fifth of the bookings are made within one month of the travel date. >>

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

75

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 76

S

P

E

C

I

A

L

R

E

P

O

R

T

Continued from p75

Future outlook According to travel agents who participated in our survey, most bookings are made over the phone or by e-mail/Internet, with golfers seeking personal contact with agents in order to receive information and advice.

While many of the operators didn’t find internet a viable option for golf trip bookings only a year ago, the main trend mentioned in this year’s survey was the emergence of improved online booking systems, as well as various smartphone and Ipad/tablet applications. With changing customer needs, this direction is expected to gain importance in coming years.

With regards to the timing of bookings, about half of the trips are booked 1-6 months prior to the travel date, while 31% are booked more than six months in advance (typically group bookings). About one-fifth of the bookings are made within one month of the travel date.

Appendix – Survey profile This report is based on a global survey of golf tour operators, performed by KPMG’s Golf Advisory practice in early 2013, reflecting the year 2012.

Over 110 golf tour operators from 38 countries have participated in the survey. Sixty percent of the responses were received from European golf tour operators, 13% from Asia and 15% from those located in the Americas, with the remainder being Africa-based or from Australia and New Zealand.

76

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 77

KIDS STUFF

Answer on page 96 May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

77

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 78

SPECIAL FEATURE

SPOT THE 10 DIFFERENCES

Picture courtesy of MVM

Brought to you by

78

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 79

SPECIAL FEATURE

Picture courtesy of MVM

>>> SAMUAL L JACKSON

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

79

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 80

KIDS STUFF

• Born on August 6, 1904 he was a prominent PGA Tour golfer of the 1920s and 1930s. After he retired from competitive golf, he became a well-regarded instructor, even into his 90s. He passed away on October 17, 2000.

• Born in the town of Leatherhead, England, his father was a professional golfer who had served as an apprentice to Old Tom Morris at St. Andrews. His mother, Alice was also a golf professional, a very rare career for women in that era.

• He might be most remembered for his near misses in the game's biggest events. A perennial U.S. Open contender (with seven top-10 finishes and second place in 1927 and 1936), he played in the inaugural Masters Tournament and placed second there in 1936 and 1938. He reached the semi-finals of the 1925 PGA Championship. In all, he finished in the top-10 19 times in major championships.

• In later years, he would say that he had a mental hang-up during major tournaments and couldn't picture himself in the winner's circle.

• Lee Westwood is the only other male professional golfer who has a comparable record of repeated success at the major championships without yet winning one.

• He was nicknamed "Lighthorse” for his quick pace of play in winning the inaugural Los Angeles Open in 1926.

• In the 60s & 70s, he was the Director of Golf on the Oceanic Cruise Liner.

Answer on page 96 80

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 81

CARTS & TROLLEYS

NEWS CLIP

Dylan roars to victory at Big Easy Roodepoort Dylan Frittelli romped to his maiden win at Roodepoort GC last month, carding a final-round 67 for a three-stroke victory at the R100,000 Sunshine Big Easy Tour tournament presented

by Stonehage.

"Winning feels great. It was good, not only to win, but to put in a good performance and shoot 67 today. I'm really glad to get that monkey off my back and win one, especially so early in the season," he said.

The 22-year-old held the overnight lead after carding a bogey-free 65 on the first day, and continued to dominate during the final round, finishing three strokes clear of runner up Callie Swart.

"Callie had a great final round shooting 64 today," said Frittelli. "He really pushed me coming down the stretch and I would have been far more nervous playing the last four holes if I didn't have a one or two-shot cushion!"

With his Big Easy cheque in hand, the future star from Johannesburg was excited about his chances of taking the Big Easy Order of Merit, and added: May/June 2013

"I started gearing up for this about six days ago and I wanted to enjoy this and the competition these guys gave me. I'd like to build on this win and play a few more of these events and hopefully make it to the Tour Championship at the end of the year."

www.sagolftrader.co.za

81

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 82

ON TOUR WITH TANDI

Tandi on Tour In this month of Tandi on Tour, I am going to give the reader some insight into the nontournament time and preparation that Tour Players go through in order to peak their games, both mentally and physically for the events they play. It is the time spent in the off-season that more often than not, determines the success of a playing season.

Planning, preparation, effective practice and rest time are all crucial to keeping both the players mind and game sharp, allowing the player to feel refreshed, motivated and ready to perform.

viable; peak my game for these events and make it count. Quality over Quantity‌that is my philosophy for the 2013 season.

Planning:

Tournament preparation would not only consist of the obvious elements of practice, playing and working on all aspects of one’s game, but also getting the mind ready and sharp for a competitive environment. Most players get to point within their own games where they understand their swings: what works and what does not under pressure. They have an understanding of their own personal strengths and weaknesses as well as an understanding of strategy and course management. The real determining factor that will produce the most consistency, both reflected in the golf swings and scores, is the mental approach and preparation. I cannot place enough emphasis on the importance of laying down a good and solid mental foundation for competitive golf, irrespective of your ability as a player or handicap.

Even on the poorest of ball striking days, a truly incontrol player will be able to hold together and grind out a decent golf score. The ability to produce a good result irrespective of weather, bad bounces,

The tournament schedule for a season is normally released straight after the final event of the current season, in this case that would be the Dubai Ladies Masters in December. The first events on the new schedule start in Australia in the last week of January, giving players 4 weeks before the new season kicks off. The factors that affect the choice of which events to play would be based on whether or not the course, conditions, set up and playability suit a player. Sometimes a player will choose not to play some events in order to peak and to get in more preparation for other tournaments. So in essence, we are talking about quality of performance over quantity of playing. The Ladies European Tour schedule is not particularly jam packed like other tours however it is still possible to feel burnt out playing too much or too many events in a row. My strategy for this season is to play fewer events; play the bigger prize funds to make it more financially 82

Preparation:

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 83

ON TOUR WITH TANDI

poor swings and ‘unlucky’ breaks lies singularly within the golfer’s attitude, approach and belief structure, all factors that are purely mental. For the most part mental training does not come easily or naturally, yet whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, every single day, in everything we do, we are in fact training our brains and belief structure. With this is in mind, it is so fundamentally important to be aware what we say and how we criticise ourselves.

We all need to learn to speak to ourselves in practice and on the course, in the same way the world’s best caddy would, with encouragement, support and positivity. Human beings are inherently negatively creatures and it is constant battle to find a positive outcome to every situation. If a golfer is in control of their state and mental faculties, then he/she is in control of their golf score. If you control your mind, you control your body and then the possibilities are limitless.

Effective Practice: Very closely linked to good tournament preparation and mental training is how we practice. Beating balls for hours might seem like the most obvious thing to do yet practicing for hours on end, mindlessly hitting balls is actually highly ineffective for producing scores. In order to get the most out of your game and your practice time, irrespective of how much time you have available, is to train smart.

Training smart means doing a good training session on one aspect of the game for no more than 90 minutes working on 2 aspects: first half would be working on technical errors or drills, finding a good feeling that the player can trust in their swing. The second half of the practice session should be to perfect your shot routines and hit at targets, creating a pressure environment. When we are on the course, we only have one chance at a shot. On the range we

can always reach across to our pile of balls and just hit another one after we have hit a shot that does not come out how we wanted it to. This never happens on the golf course, you only have one go at a shot so this is how we should train. Train the way you want to play. However much time you have available to practice, use it wisely. Dedicate half of your training time to working on technique and areas of weakness and spend the second half playing full routine shots at a target, imagining there is a bunker or water hazard.

Practicing in this way will guarantee that the quality of your shots on the course will improve and therefore your scores.

Rest Time: Most social golfers will think that rest time does not apply to them and only to the Pros who play fulltime, sometimes playing 6 rounds a week for months on end depending on the schedule, but it does in fact apply to everyone. Rest time for the pros would be time spent away from golf and training in the off season or in between events even if a player is in form, more so if a player is in a rut with their performance. Time away gives the player the chance to reflect, be more objective and also devise future plans or make changes. Sometimes when a player has lost form, of any skill ability, and starts to find the game frustrating or un-enjoyable, it’s time for a break. I found that after my last event at the end of the season, I would take a full month off to relax, gym and do things that I normally don’t get a chance to do. After roughly 3 weeks I start getting very keen and excited to start training again and that enthusiasm is what you need to stay motivated and keep having fun. We do after all play golf to have fun and de-stress!

Play a round of Golf with a current Tour Professional!

Tandi Cuningham is a current Ladies European Tour Professional and is based in Johannesburg.

She will join your 3 ball for the day and can offer advise, tips and game improvement techniques.

To book your 4 ball with the 2009 SA Open and Finnish Open Champion, please call Tandi directly on 072 650 5113. The cost is R3000 for the 4 ball (payable directly to Tandi before the scheduled game), excluding green fees (discounted rate can be arranged depending on golf course chosen to play) For enquires or bookings, please call Tandi directly.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

83

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 84

SPECIAL FEATURE

Simon on the road to recovery It has been three months since top South African women’s golfer Ashleigh Simon underwent hip surgery, and the 23year-old is working harder than ever to regain her top form.

Simon is currently limited largely to chipping and putting, and she only recently started hitting balls with a half swing.

“I’m well down the road to recovery,” she said. “The surgery was a success and the game is coming along slowly, but my surgeon did warn me that it would be three to six months before I could play again. In January, three months sounded like nothing, but having reached that mark, I would have to say that it is doubtful that I’ll return to competitive golf any time soon.”

Simon, for so long the flagbearer of the new wave of young talent in South African women’s golf, admits to feeling frustrated by her situation.

“I was told in August last year that I would have to have the hip surgery, and the news came as quite a blow. I had this constant ache in my hip and down my leg, but I was able to manage it with physiotherapy. I had just started to play really well in Europe when I had to quit, so I was rather resentful about going under the knife, but at that stage I was also getting daily cortisone injections to cope with the pain.

“In hindsight, it was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. Not just sorting out the hip problem, but it was the first time that I actually took some real time off from the game since I was 13 years old.”

Simon is no stranger to injury comebacks over the last few years, and is once again doing her best to remain patient.

“I’m obviously frustrated that I have to work through this process, when all I want to do is get out there and play. I’m working hard with my coach to get my game back. I’m doing far more gym work than I’ve ever done before to get fit.

84

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 85

SPECIAL FEATURE

I’m also working with a sports psychologist. I don’t think I’ve ever been as mentally tough and prepared as I am now.

“I will have a pretty full schedule once I start playing again because I have to play a minimum of 11 events. My main goal right now is to get into fighting shape, so I am able to challenge for victory in every event I tee it up in when I go back on Tour.”

News flash: Ashleigh participated in the South African Woman’s Open that was held at Southbroom GC in mid April and finished tied second in the rain affected tournament. Only two weeks after she could make a full swing and while her doctors doubted her ability to play, her coach, Doug Wood, certainly felt she was ready. “She has got such a strong mind. I never doubted she could do it,” he said.

May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

85

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 86

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 87

GREENKEEPING

NEWS CLIP

RICHARD STERNE SIGNS WITH IMG Richard Sterne announced today that he has signed with IMG, the world’s leading sports, fashion and media company, for worldwide management and marketing representation.

Commenting on his decision to join IMG Sterne said, “I am really excited to join IMG because of the wealth of experience that they can offer me as I take the next step in my career.

Sterne continued, “Being injured for so long was difficult but I am glad to be back, swinging the club well and happy that IMG are supporting me as I look to chase my next goal.”

Richard Sterne will be managed by Jacques Retief of IMG. Jacques Retief added “Richard is currentlty in the top 5 of the Race to Dubai and, now injury free, is looking forward to building on his recent success in South Africa.

We are delighted that he has chosen to join IMG. May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

87

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 88

NEWS CLIP

Adam Scott wins US Masters Adam Scott became an instant national hero when he won the US Masters, snapping one of the country’s great sporting hoodoos. The 32-year-old Queenslander ended decades of near-misses and heartbreak for Australians at Augusta National when he defeated 2009 champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina with a birdie at the second hole of a sudden-death play-off.

S

cott showed nerves of steel to sink the winning putt from 12 feet out on Augusta National’s 10th hole, after Cabrera left his birdie putt almost on the lip.Scott became the 10th Australian to win a men’s major and the first since 2006, when Geoff Ogilvy won the US Open.

He is also the first Australian to win the Masters.

His countrymen have famously finished second outright or tied second eight times in the past Scott himself tied for second two years ago.

It was sweet redemption for Scott, who in last year’s British Open surrendered a four-shot lead with four holes to play and finished runner-up to Ernie Els. ‘‘I don’t know how that happens,’’ said Scott after his win at Augusta National. ‘‘It seems a long way away from a couple of years ago here and even last July when I was trying to win another major. ‘‘It fell my way today. There was some luck there 88

somewhere. I don’t know how to digest it at all at the moment but it was incredible. It’s incredible to be in this position. I’m honoured.’’

Prime Minister Julia Gillard said all Australians would marvel at Scott's achievement. ‘‘By any measure this is a historic day for Australian sport,’’ she said. ‘‘Adam, Australia is incredibly proud of you.’’

Earlier Scott holed a seven-metre birdie putt on the last hole of regulation play to shoot a closing three-under-par 69 and finish at nine-under-279.

But 43-year-old Cabrera nailed his approach shot at the 18th, putting it within a metre of the hole and matched Scott’s birdie to tie with him, with a round of 70.

Scott’s countryman Jason Day finished outright third, two shots back after a closing 70.

Day had stood on the 16th tee with a two-shot lead but leaked home with two bogeys.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 89

NEWS CLIP

Scott and Cabrera returned to the 18th for the first play-off hole.

After piping drives down the middle Scott fired into the green first and was short, sucking the ball back off the green. Cabrera couldn’t respond, producing an almost identical shot but both made par to send the play-off to the 10th.

Both men hitting the green in regulation, Cabrera left himself about 15 feet tothe hole, while Scott was left with a 12 footer for birdie .

Cabrera’s putt settled on the edge, giving Scott the stage. He flung his arms in the air in a flood of emotion when his putt rolled in.

Scott credited "incredible support" from the crowd for his compsure on the 18th hole and in the playoff.

"They wanted me to do something... I didn't want to disappoint. It was a great feeling. I felt they were really pulling for me."

THE BEST FINISHES BY AUSTRALIAN GOLFERS AT THE MASTERS Winner 2013 - Adam Scott Outright second 1950 - Jim Ferrier; 1996 - Greg Norman Tied for second 1972 - Bruce Crampton; 1980 - Jack Newton; 1986 - Greg Norman; 1987 - Greg Norman; 2011 - Jason Day; 2011 - Adam Scott AUSTRALIANS WHO HAVE WON MEN’S GOLF MAJORS 5: Peter Thomson (British Open 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1965) 2: Greg Norman (British Open 1986, 1993) 2: David Graham (US PGA 1979, US Open 1981) 1: Adam Scott (US Masters 2013); Geoff Ogilvy (US Open 2006); Steve Elkington (US PGA 1995); Ian Baker-Finch (British Open 1991); Wayne Grady (US PGA 1990); Kel Nagle (British Open 1960); Jim Ferrier (US PGA 1947) May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

89

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 90

SPECIAL FEATURE – CELEBRITY GOLFER PROFILE

1. Waar is jy gebore en waar het jy skool gegaan?

Gebore in Worchester. Laerskool in Worchester Oos en Hoerskool by Paarl Gimnasium.

2. Wou jy nog altyd in die toerisme bedryf gewees het? Wou eers ’n wynboer gewees het. Was die 9de geslag op die wynplaas en my pa het vir my gesê ek moet eers in ’n ander rigting gaan swot sodat ek iets het om op terug te val. Na ’n jaar oorsee waar ek kinders geleer perdry het, het ek Bemarking en Toerisme gaan studeer by Durbanville Kollege vanaf 1995. Vandaaraf het Ferdinand’s Tours begin.

3. Jy het ’n suksesvolle besigheid gehad voor Big Brother, wat het jou laat besluit om vir Big Brother te oudisie? Vanaf 1996 tot nou. My besigheid groei jaar tot jaar. Ek het Big Brother gebruik om my besigheid meer te bemark vir die korporatiewe mark in SA. 4. Hoe moelik was dit om vir so lank van die buite wêreld afgesny te wees? Baie, baie moeilik.

As dit nie was vir die toerisme besigheid nie waar ek gewoond was om lank weg te gewees het nie, sou ek dit nie gemaak het nie.

5. Sal jy so iets weer doen? Net as dit Internationaal is.

6. Jy het basies oornag n “celebrity” geword, hoe moelik was dit om aan te pas? Met Ferdinand’s Tours was ek altyd ’n Legend. LOL!! Die ergste 90

was toe ek ’n aand by ’n fulstasie stop en ’n petroljoggie in Boksburg se “Ferdinand Johannes Rabie, hoe gaan dit met jou ma en jou Ouma” Toe besef ek eers hoeveel mense die show gekyk het. Die ergste was die feit dat almal jou dophou en judge, maar die lekkerste was al die mense en korporatiewe kliënte wat ek ontmoet het en mee werk tot vandag toe.

7. Dis amper 12 jaar terug wat jy Big Brother gewen het, sien of praat jy nog met van die “house mates”? Ja, Margaret, Steve, en Lee Bennie.

8. Vertel ons bietjie meer van jou besigheid (FGroup)? Ferdinand’s Tours and Adventures doen sportstoere (rugby, golf, ens), teambuilding, toere, regoor die land en Internationaal, wyntoere, en nog baie meer. Ons pas aan by die kliënt se behoeftes. Ons reël ook golf dae waar Ferdi optree as MC en auctioneer.

9. Wat is jou gunsteling sport? Rugby, atletiek en golf.

10. Wat is jou gunsteling drankie? Wat het jy om te skink, LOL? Wyn, Wiskey en Water, en Castle Lite.

11. Wat is jou gunsteling kos soort? Skaapkop, afval, en niks beat Victoria Wes se tjoppies nie.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 91

SPECIAL FEATURE – CELEBRITY GOLFER PROFILE

12. Het jy of kry jy tyd vir enige ander stokperdjies behalwe gholf? Leer my 11 maande oue seuntjie loop en Aardrykskunde klasse gee vir hom. Op 11 maande was hy al deur die hele SA op toere saam met Pappa. ’n Bietjie meer oor jou gholf 1. Hoe lank speel jy al gholf? 15 jaar.

2. Wat is jou huidige voorgee? Hang af saam met wie ek in die span is, LOL. 18.

3. Waar is jy tans n lid? Speel net op golfdae aangesien werk te veel tyd vat om lid te wees. Was by Durbanville GC. 4. Jy toer verskriklik baie, kry jy baie tyd vir gholf? Net op golfdae, 1-3 keer ‘n maand.

5. Enige "holes in one" al gehad en waar? Ja,’n Albatros Hole in One op Pezula se syfer vier 17de in 2003.

6. Waar is jou gunsteling gholf destinasie?

Thailand en die great bane van die Wes Kaap.

7. Wie sal in jou ideale 4 bal wees? Kallie Knoetze, Ernie Els, Hennie Otto.

8. Met watter maak stokke speel jy? Mizuno, Wilson en Orlimar Drywer.

9. Wat is jou gunsteling stok in die sak? 6 Yster.

10. Gunsteling gholfbaan in Suid Afrika? Legends Golf en Safari Resort (19de gaatjie) in Limpopo.

As mense my Ferdi & Friends Charity golf dag op die 24ste Mei wil bywoon of op enige golf toere wil gaan of golf dae wil reel, wat ons tailormade vir ons kliente, besoek ons webwerf, www.fgroup.co.za of skakel Ferdinand op 021 987 8888 of epos bookings@fgroup.co.za May/June 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

91

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 92

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

ACCOMMODATION Luxury Pinnacle Point accommodation. 4 bed, 4 bath e/s home, swimming pool, braai, great views, gas fireplace, www.pinnaclepointgolf.com, contact 082 339 9736.

George Accommodation: Private, clean and crisp on suite rooms in upmarket residential area near George Golf Club.

Contact 083 462 8822 Luxury weekend getaway to Sabi River Bungalows for two, accommodation, breakfast and golf.

R 1 250.00. Call 083 293 0220.

Luxury accommodation at Princess Grant. 1,2,3,4 night stay, accommodation and golf included. R 1 000-00p/n.

Contact 082 705 8764.

Luxury weekend stay at Kruger Park Lodge for 4 people, self catering accommodation and golf included 5 km from Kruger National Park . R 2 500-00.

Contact 083 293 0220.

Looking for a golfing weekend.

Let us know where you would like to go and we will make all arrangements. Call 083 293 0220.

COMBO’S Getting your clubs pre-owned lets you get the name brand you want, the new technology you want, or the equipment upgrade you want without spending more than you want. Contact Dolan 084 629 2822.

Ladies King Cobra driver, 3 wood & 5 wood. R 1 900-00 for all.

Contact 083 417 7473.

Ping Rhapsody Clubs (Value R7999.95), Ping Putter (Value R1999.95), TaylorMade Burner Driver (Value R1999.95) TaylorMade Burner Fairwaydrivers x2 (Value R999.95 each) Ping golfbag (Grey) (Value R2500.00). GOOD AS NEW. R6 000.00. Contact Jorina 076 603 2063 TaylorMade RBZ Iron set and Drivers. Contact Israel if interested - Israel 074 812 9144 Titliest DCI990 Golf set 3-PW. Taylor made Bruner driver. Good condition, excellent clubs. R 3 500.00.

Contact Rory 082 494 6553

92

www.sagolftrader.co.za

Full set of Taylor Made R7 irons 3 – PW. SW is a customized muzino. Set with brand new grips.

Taylormade R9 ftc driver with adjusting tool, Taylormade burner 3 wood brand new customised shaft and the Mcgregor bag is included. This set is well takken care of and irons is semi blades.

This set is well over R7000 worth but im selling it for R 3 500-00, very urgent and also a bargain!

Contact 082 254 4257.

DRIVERS Callaway Razr Fit Driver as new.

Never played a round with it.

Contact 083 565 1676.

Cleaveland Hi bore, 8.5 degree, stiff flex, good condition R 550-00.

Contact 082 375 7757.

Ping Rapture, 9 deg. Diamana X flex, 72 gram shaft, R 1 000-00.

Contact 082 375 7757.

TaylorMade RBZ Driver, Stiff Shaft 10.5" changeable to 9". Comes with cover and tuning tool. Taylormade Smoke Putter. R 4 000-00 .

Contact 079 922 9648.

Cleaveland Hi bore, 8.5 degree , stiff flex , good condition R 55000. Contact 082 375 7757.

Ping Rapture, 9 deg. Diamana X flex, 72 gram shaft , R 1 000-00.

Contact 082 375 7757.

TaylorMade RBZ Driver, Stiff Shaft 10.5" changeable to 9". Comes with cover and tuning tool. Taylormade Smoke Putter. R 4 000-00 .

Contact 079 922 9648.

Taylor Made R11. S driver & 3 wood. Stiff shaft , as new R 4 000-00. Contact 082 830 8880.

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 93

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

TaylorMade R9, 8.5 degree adjustable driver, tour deep TP head, R 1 200-00. Contact 082 375 7757.

TaylorMade R9 driver with adjustable screw driver. It is second hand, but good as new. Contact 076 916 2756.

Titleist 910 D2 , 10.5 degree driver, brand new, reg and stiff flex available. (blue diamana shaft).

Original Cover and toolkit included. R 1800-00 per unit.

FAIRWAY WOODS & HYBRIDS Adams Golf A305 Idea complete hybrid set. Includes Callaway Diablo 10.5 driver, Hippo 3FW, Powerball 5FW and Gemini cart bag. Contact 072 272 0398.

TaylorMade R7 TP. Mwt. 3 wood, blue grafalloy, stiff shaft, very good condition. R 700-00.

Contact 082 375 7757.

Titleist 910, FD. 15 degree.

Fairway metal, blue stiff shaft and red regular shaft available.

Brand new still in the wrapping.

With original cover, R 1 400-00 per unit. Contact 082 375 7757.

Titleist 910. 17 degree , brand new, project X, 82 gram stiff shaft brand new, never been hit R 1700-00. Contact 082 375 7757.

Titleist 910. F19 degree, reg flex, brand new with cover.

R 1 400.00-00.

Contact 082 375 7757.

GPS’s SONOCADDIE V1200 EXCELLENT CONDITION COMPLETE WITH CHARGER. Contact 082 941 9499.

May/June 2013

IRONS Mizuno JPX 800 irons, 4 - SW. Brandnew, still in the box, 12 new Pro V's included. R 5 800-00.

Contact 082 777 9783.

Titleist 710mb irons. 6.0 rifle shafts.

3 – PW. Good condition. R4000.00 Call Gareth 072 383 6537.

PUTTERS Never Compromise, forged, limited special edition Money putter, slanted neck.

R1 400-00.Contact 082 375 7757.

Ping Answer Putter, original grip and shaft.

R 1 500-00.

Contact 082 731 8648.

Scotty Cameron, stainless silver putter, R 500-00. Red cord grip.

Contact 082 375 7757.

Scotty Cameron classic style center shaft putter.

R 1 500-00.

Contact 079 075 2000.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

Taylor Made Ghost Spider belly putter, like new with cover.

R 1 250-00. Contact 082 770 2857.

WEDGES Cleaveland, CG16 and Reg.588 rusty tour zip grooves wedges.

R 500-00 each.

Call 082 375 7757.

93

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 94

SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY

GAUTENG Golf Clubs

Akasia GC Avion Park GC Benoni CC Bronkhorstspruit GC Bryanston CC Centurion CC CMR GC Copper Leaf GE Dainfern GC Eagle Canyon GC Ebotse GC ERPM GC Germiston GC Glendower GC Glenvista GC Hillside GC Houghton GC Irene CC Jackal Creek GE Johannesburg CC Kempton Park CC Killarney GC Krugersdorp GC Kyalami GC Leeuwkop GC Maccauvlei GC Meyerton GC Modderfontein GC Observatory GC Parkview GC Pebble Rock GC Pollak Park GC Pretoria CC Pretoria GC Randpark GC Randfontein GC Reading GC Riviera on Vaal CC Roodepoort CC Royal Jhb & Kensington GC Royal Oak CC Services GC Silver Lakes CC Southdowns CC Springs CC

94

(012) 542-1309 (011) 970-7000 (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 (011) 706-1361 (012) 665-0279 (011) 472-8060 (012) 668-8900 (011) 875-0400 (011) 801-6611 (011) 749-1638 (011) 826-2466 (011) 827-7818 (011) 453-1013 (011) 432-3150 (012) 546-1764 (011) 728-7337 (012) 667-1081 (011) 251-6721 (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 (011) 442-3880 (011) 660-4365 (011) 468-1665 (011) 466-2888 (016) 422-1263 (016) 362-0809 (011) 608-2033 (011) 648-9574 (011) 646-5400 (012) 808-0883 (011) 362-6757 (012) 460-3372 (012) 386-6836 (011) 215-8600 (011) 693-5414 (011) 907-8906 (016) 430-1380 (011) 958-1205 (011) 640-3021 (011) 740-0016 (012) 651-4411 (012) 809-2110 (011) 943-4448 (011) 362-5031

State Mines CC Wanderers GC Waterkloof GC Wingate CC Woodhill CC Zwartkops CC

Driving Ranges Colbyn D/R Grasslands D/R Greenhills D/R Jim and Jerrys’ D/R Kimiad D/R & Mashie Course Observatory D/R Panorama D/R Sandy Bunker D/R Six Fountains D/R Verwey D/R Wits D/R Zwartkops D/R

Golf Shops

Second Chance The Golfers Club Centurion The Golfers Club Edenvale The Golfers Club Fourways The Golfers Club West Rand The Pro Shop Woodmead

(011) 740-9962 (011) 447-3311 (012) 460-2542 (012) 997-1298 (012) 998-0011 (012) 654-2111

Bethlehem GC Bloemfontein GC Clarens GE Clocolan GC Ficksburg GC Kimberly GC Kroonstad GC Ladybrand GC Oppenheimer Park Parys GE Schoeman Park GC Tempe GC Vaal de Grace

The Pro Shop Bloemfontein

(051) 430-7313

WESTERN CAPE Golf Clubs

(012) 342-3882 (082) 777- 8912 (011) 828-9555 (011) 662-1603 (012) 997-2240 (011) 487-3898 (012) 661-0533 (073) 109-4239 (012) 809-0430 (082) 371 7323 (011) 717-9416 (012) 654-4830 (011) 440-0558 (012) 665-5221 (011) 453-6352 (011) 465-9985 (011) 475-7519 (011) 602-8888

Arabella GC Atlantic Beach GC Bellville GC Citrusdal GC Clovelly CC Devonvale GE Durbanville GC Erinvale GC King David GC Kleinmond GC Langebaan GC Milnerton GC Mowbray GC Paarl GC Parow GC Pearl Valley GC Rondebosch GC Royal Cape GC Shelley point CC Simonstown CC Somerset West GC Steenberg GC Stellenbosch GC Strand GC Westlake GC

(028) 284-0000 (021) 553-2223 (021) 913-3100 (022) 921-2150 (021) 784-2111 (021) 865-2080 (021) 976-8121 (021) 847-1144 (021) 934-3056 (028) 271-3525 (022) 772-2112 (021) 552-1047 (021) 685-3018 (021) 863-1140 (021) 930-2160 (021) 867-8000 (021) 689-4176 (021) 761-6551 (022) 742-1394 (021) 786-1233 (021) 852-2925 (021) 715-0227 (021) 880-0103 (021) 853-6268 (021) 788-2020

Driving Ranges

Ratanga Golf Centre (021) 551-2582 Riverclub (021) 447-3757

Golf Shops

FREESTATE Golf Clubs

Golf Shops

(058) 303-0940 (051) 447-0906 (058) 256-1270 (051) 943-1933 (051) 933-3711 (053) 841-0179 (056) 212-5169 (051) 924-3146 (057) 353-2130 (056) 818-1567 (051) 408-3811 (051) 402-1489 (056) 811-2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

The Golfers Club Century City

(021) 555-3540

THE GARDEN ROUTE Golf Clubs

Fancourt - Montagu /Outeniqua Fancourt - The Links Fynbos GCE George GC Goose Valley GE Kingswood GE Knysna GC Mossel Bay GC

(044) 804-0183 (044) 804-0785 (042) 285-0321 (044) 873-6116 (044) 533-5082 (0861) 727-170 (044) 384-1150 (044) 691-2379

May/June 2013

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 95

SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY Oubaai GE Pezula GC Pinnacle Point GR Plettenburg Bay GC Simola GE

(044) 851-1234 (044) 302-5300 (044) 693-3438 (044) 533-2132 (044) 302-9677

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Bells Academy

(044) 871-0620

EASTERN CAPE

Sakabula GC San Lameer GC Scottburgh GC Southbroom GC St Cathryns GC Umdoni Park GC Umhlali CC Umkomaas GC Victoria CC Wild Coast CC Windsor park GC

Driving Ranges

Golf Clubs

Bushman Sands GC East London GC Fish River Sun GC Gonubie GC Hankey GC Humewood Links GC Jeffreys Bay GC Katberg GC Port Elizabeth GC Royal Port Alfred GC Shark River GC St Francis Bay GC St Francis Links Uitenhage GC Walmer Park GC Walmer CC West Bank GC Zwartenbosch GC

Driving Ranges

Harbour View D/R Londt Park D/R Walmer Woods D/R

Golf Shops

The Pro Shop - PE

(042) 231-8000 (043) 735-1356 (040) 676-1101 (043) 740-5645 (042) 284-0335 (041) 583-2137 (042) 293-2532 (040) 864-1010 (041) 374-3140 (046) 624-4796 (041) 581-6188 (042) 294-0467 (042) 200-4500 (041) 966-1868 (074) 259-1788 (041) 581-1877 (043) 731-1523 (042) 291-0569 (084) 622-7259 (041) 360-8707 (082) 372-8252

(041) 363-0470

KZN Golf Clubs

Amorello Game Lodge(035) 562-3182 Beachwood CC (031) 564-4257 Bluff National GC (031) 467-7448 Boschoek GC (033) 234-4232 Cathedral Peak GC (036) 488-1888 Cotswold Downs GC (031) 714-4432 Durban CC (031) 313-1777 Glengarry GC (033) 701-1355 Greytown CC (033) 417-2441 Kloof CC (031) 764-0555 Ladysmith CC (036) 637-3521 Margate CC (039) 317-2340 Maritzburg GC (033) 396-5755 Mt. Edgecombe CC (031) 539-5330 Port Shepstone GC (039) 695-0141 Prince’s Grant GC (032) 482-0041 Royal Durban GC (031) 309-2581

May/June 2013

Lynton Hall Golf Academy Mt Edgecombe D/R University Dbn D/R Westville D/R

Golf Shops

The Golfers Club Umhlanga The Pro Shop Durban

(033) 330-6751 (039) 313-5141 (039) 976-0041 (039) 316-6051 (033) 444-1945 (039) 975-1320 (032) 947-1181 (039) 973-1330 (033) 347-1394 (039) 305-2799 (031) 303-1728 (039) 975-1502 (031) 502-3480 (031) 261-8062 (031) 265-0148 (031) 566-5292 (031) 263 0034

Driving Ranges

LIMPOPO Golf Clubs

Elements Private Golf Reserve Euphoria GC Hans Merensky GC Kameeldoring CC Koro Creek GC Naboomspruit GC Polokwane GC Swartklip GC Univ. of Limpopo GC Zebula GC

Brits GC Klerksdorp GC Leopard Park GC Magaliespark GC Mooinooi GC Orkney GC Pecanwood CC Potchefstroom GC Rustenburg GC Sandy Lane GC

Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys

(014) 743-5000 (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 (014) 717-1181 (014) 743-1963 (015) 295-4118 (014) 786-0186 (015) 268-2183 (014) 734-7700

(012) 250-2522 (018) 462-6696 (018) 386-3086 (012) 207-9102 (014) 574-4111 (018) 473-2899 (012) 244-8000 (018) 293-0210 (014) 597-1814 (012) 244-3000 (012) 205-1485

MPUMALANGA Golf Clubs

Barberton CC Belfast GC

Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park

Golf Shops (014) 736 6910

NORTH WEST Golf Clubs

Bethal GC Delmas GC Drakenzicht Mountain Links Graceland GC Kinross GC Komatipoort GC Kriel GC Kruger Park Lodge Leopard Creek GC Lydenburg GC Nelspruit GC Middelburg CC Morgenzon GC Sabie Country Club Sabi River Sun GC Standerton GC Tweefontein GC Walker Park GC Whiteriver GC Witbank CC

(013) 712-2923 (013) 253-0981

www.sagolftrader.co.za

The Pro Shop Nelspruit

(017) 647-3265 (013) 665-5077 (083) 708-1994 (017) 620-1188 (017) 687-0122 (082) 888-0188 (017) 617-1145 (013) 737-5000 (013) 791-2406 (013) 235-3391 (013) 744-0958 (013) 282-6176 (017) 793-3074 (013) 764-2282 (013) 737-7311 (017) 719-1123 (013) 686-9660 (074) 259-1788 (013) 751-3781 (013) 656-3109 (013) 755-6156 (013) 757-0960 (013) 757-1264

LESOTHO Maseru GC

(00266) 223-21164

NAMIBIA Windhoek CC

(002646) 125-8498

GOLFING ASSOCIATIONS THE P.G.A. of South Africa

(011) 485-1370

To be listed in the SA Golf Trader directory, please contact Neville on 082 705 8764 or Louis on 083 293 0220 or the office on 086 101 9005 or Email: info@sagolftrader.co.za 95

SAGT MAY JUNE 2013_Layout 1 2013/05/09 9:27 AM Page 96

LAUGH LOUD SPECIALOUT FEATURE

The A to Z of Golf: U, V, W, X, Y, Z tainly doesn't hurt to loosen up Woods one's muscles before a round. 1. Type of golf club used to Umbrella - The only long, stickdrive the ball a long distance.

Here are a few simple exercises shaped object with a shaft and a designed to get you ready for the 2. Where the ball lands after handle routinely found in golf day's play: being driven a long distance. bags that is just as useless in getting the ball into the hole as a - Hold out your arm, make a fist, Wrist - In golfers, the swollen and shake it back and forth, putter is. joint that connects a sore hand to then open the fist, palm facing an aching elbow and a painful Up and Down - Holing out from inward, extend the middle finshoulder. off the green in two strokes: an ger, and pump your hand up approach shot and a single putt. and down.

X It is more common for players to go "up, across, beyond, next to, - Kick at the ground„ then stomp X - What you put on your scorearound and down" or "up, way on it, first with your right foot, card when you do not finish a over, under, into, through, along, then with your left, then jump hole. A common optical illusion up and down. onto, beside and down." makes it look like a four or a five.

U

- Take off your hat, grasp it in Y your hand, throw it on the Vardon Grip - The almost uniYips - A nervous disorder that afground, pick it up, and repeat. versally used golf grip, in which flicts golfers on the green. An inthe little finger of the right hand - Raise your arms over your head, ability to take the putter back, overlaps the forefinger of the left. fists clenched, wave them vigor- coupled with twitchy hands and Its invention is attributed to the ously and let out as loud a the complete absence of nerve, legendary golfer Harry Vardon, a scream as you can, holding it for constitutes a case of the yips. No true innovator in the game who at least 15 seconds. golfer has ever permanently conalso developed an over-the-neck quered this condition.

Winter Rules - Local rules that muzzlegrab for dislodging a ball permit balls to be lifted, cleaned Z from the jaws of a dog, a oneand replaced in a preferred, i.e., armed stranglehold for persuadZone - When everything you do more favourable lie without ing recalcitrant golfers to is right, and you know it's right penalty during periods when adrecompute the totals on their before you do it, that's the zone. verse weather conditions make scorecards, and a two-handed The number of times you get to proper maintenance of the fairthroatgrasp for throttling a caddy. visit the zone, and the amount of ways impractical. Most golfers time you spend there, is in direct generally adhere to winter rules W proportion to your ability. So if from the 2nd of January until Warm-up Exercises - Although you want to get in the zone, you'd New Year. golf is not as physically demandbetter visit the practice tee first. ing as most other sports, it cerV

www.sagolftrader.co.za

May/June 2013

Answers: Ball 4, Harry Cooper

96

SAGT may web covers_Layout 1 2013/05/10 8:32 AM Page 3

SAGT may web covers_Layout 1 2013/05/10 8:32 AM Page 4